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Dorten Family History

Dorten 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: Porten, Doten, Doren, Orten, Morten, Dorton, Dorsten, Horten, Porter

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Where is the Dorten family from?

You can see how Dorten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dorten family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorten's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Dorten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorten 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dorten. 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 65 military records available for the last name Dorten. For the veterans among your Dorten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Dorten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dorten in 1972 was 87, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorten 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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