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Dorthey Family History

Dorthey 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: Northey, Worthey, Dorney, Wortley, Dorothy, Worthy, Dorsey, Gortney

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Where is the Dorthey family from?

You can see how Dorthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorthey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorthey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dorthey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorthey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dorthey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorthey 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 446 census records available for the last name Dorthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorthey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dorthey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dorthey. For the veterans among your Dorthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorthey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Dorthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dorthey in 1992 was 97, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorthey 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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