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Dorrion Family History

Dorrion 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: Dorion, Dorrian, Dobrin, Doron, Carrion, Dorries, Corrin, Dorton

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Where is the Dorrion family from?

You can see how Dorrion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dorrion families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Dorrion family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrion's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dorrion families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dorrion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrion 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dorrion. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dorrion. For the veterans among your Dorrion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrion lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dorrion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dorrion in 1964 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrion 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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