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Dorais Name Meaning

Altered form of French Doré (see Dore ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Donais, Dorris, Doris, Dozois, Moris, Torain, Dais, Dardis, Dorin

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Where is the Dorais family from?

You can see how Dorais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Dorais families living in Channel Islands. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dorais's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Dorais families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorais. 22% of Dorais men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Dorais women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorais were Salesman and Beauty Operator. .

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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

  • Machinist
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dorais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorais 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Dorais. 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 427 military records available for the last name Dorais. For the veterans among your Dorais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorais lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dorais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dorais in 1958 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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