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Dorrest Family History

Dorrest 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, Dorst, Dorsett, Forest, Deforrest, Dorries, Dorris

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Where is the Dorrest family from?

You can see how Dorrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrest family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Dorrest families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Dorrest family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrest's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Dorrest families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrest 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 19 census records available for the last name Dorrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrest 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dorrest. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dorrest. For the veterans among your Dorrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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