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Dorrese Family History

Dorrese 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: Forrest, Torres, Barrese, Dorries, Dorris, Marrese, Morgese, Cortese

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Where is the Dorrese family from?

You can see how Dorrese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrese family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dorrese family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrese's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dorrese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dorrese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrese 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorrese. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorrese. For the veterans among your Dorrese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrese lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrese 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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