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Dors Family History

Dors 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: Dore, Doris, Dorst, Dorn, Bors, Doss, Doro, Dora, Fors, Dort

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Where is the Dors family from?

You can see how Dors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dors families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dors's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dors. 100% of Dors women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dors 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Dors. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dors. For the veterans among your Dors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dors lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dors in 1969 was 85, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dors 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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