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Dorrothy Family History

Dorrothy 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: Dorothy, Dorrity, Dorroh, Worthy, Dorrough, Darroch, Dority, Dobrosky

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Where is the Dorrothy family from?

You can see how Dorrothy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrothy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dorrothy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dorrothy families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrothy's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Dorrothy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Dorrothy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrothy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dorrothy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dorrothy. For the veterans among your Dorrothy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrothy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Dorrothy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dorrothy in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrothy 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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