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Dorylas Family History

Dorylas 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: Douglas, Dorcas, Dollar, Barlas, Dorman, Dallas, Dolak, Porras, Doyle

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Where is the Dorylas family from?

You can see how Dorylas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorylas family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Dorylas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dorylas families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dorylas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorylas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dorylas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorylas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dorylas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dorylas. For the veterans among your Dorylas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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