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Dorthe Family History

Dorthe 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, North, Korte, Worth, Corte, Forte, Dorothy, Barthe, Borth

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Where is the Dorthe family from?

You can see how Dorthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorthe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dorthe families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Dorthe families living in Ayrshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dorthe's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dorthe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorthe 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 53 census records available for the last name Dorthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorthe 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dorthe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dorthe. For the veterans among your Dorthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorthe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dorthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dorthe in 1973 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorthe 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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