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Dorries Family History

Dorries Surname Meaning

German (Dörries): from a shortened pet form of the medieval personal name Isidor(i)us.

This name is derived from the Greek Isidōros, which combines the name of the originally Egyptian goddess Isis with the word dōron, meaning ‘gift’.

As such, the name embodies a meaning associated with a divine or cherished gift.

The influence of the goddess Isis highlights the historical connections between cultures and languages.

This etymology reflects the rich tapestry of names and their meanings throughout history.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dorries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Dorries families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dorries's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorries families in 1891.
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What did your Dorries ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorries. 56% of Dorries women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 410 immigration records available for the last name Dorries. 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 678 military records available for the last name Dorries. For the veterans among your Dorries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorries lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dorries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dorries in 1953 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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