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Dorrence Family History

Dorrence Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Torrence, Durrence, Dorrance, Corrente, Dolence, Torrente, Lorence

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Where is the Dorrence family from?

You can see how Dorrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrence family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorrence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Dorrence families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrence's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Dorrence families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Dorrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrence census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Dorrence. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Dorrence. For the veterans among your Dorrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrence lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Dorrence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dorrence in 1974 was 33, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrence ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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