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Dortic Family History

Dortic 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: Doris, Bostic, Dorta, Torti, Forti, Dort, Dorton, Dorin, Dorris

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Where is the Dortic family from?

You can see how Dortic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dortic family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dortic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dortic family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dortic's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dortic families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dortic 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 93 census records available for the last name Dortic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dortic 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dortic. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dortic. For the veterans among your Dortic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dortic lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Dortic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dortic in 1956 was 56, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dortic 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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