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Dorus Family History

Dorus 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, Korus, Derus, Dore, Boris, Boros, Cyrus, Darius, Drum, Duris

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Where is the Dorus family from?

You can see how Dorus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dorus families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dorus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dorus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorus 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 Dorus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorus. 100% of Dorus men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dorus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Dorus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorus 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Dorus. 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 94 military records available for the last name Dorus. For the veterans among your Dorus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dorus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorus in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorus 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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