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Dorpat Family History

Dorpat Name 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: Donat, Horvat, Dorman, Dorst, Dorta, Doran, Dora, Dorgan, Dort

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Where is the Dorpat family from?

You can see how Dorpat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorpat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorpat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dorpat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorpat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorpat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorpat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorpat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dorpat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Dorpat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorpat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dorpat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Dorpat. For the veterans among your Dorpat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorpat lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Dorpat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dorpat in 1974 was 76, and 65 in 2001.

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