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Dourin Family History

Dourin 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: Dobrin, Dorin, Cousin, Duris, Duin, Doolin, Dulin, Dubin, Turin

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Where is the Dourin family from?

You can see how Dourin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dourin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dourin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Dourin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dourin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dourin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Dourin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dourin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dourin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dourin. For the veterans among your Dourin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dourin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dourin

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