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Dorricot Family History

Dorricot 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: Derricott, Orrico, Torrico, Derrick, Carrico, Orrick, Norrick

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Where is the Dorricot family from?

You can see how Dorricot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorricot family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Dorricot families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 2 Dorricot families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dorricot's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dorricot families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Dorricot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorricot 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dorricot. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dorricot. For the veterans among your Dorricot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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