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Doryn Family History

Doryn 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: Dorn, Doren, Doron, Doran, Dory, Dorin, Horn, Dore, Don, Dobrin

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Where is the Doryn family from?

You can see how Doryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doryn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Doryn families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Doryn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doryn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doryn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Doryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doryn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Doryn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Doryn. For the veterans among your Doryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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