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Dorrycott Family History

Dorrycott 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: Derricott, Northcott, Norcott, Herriott, Parrott, Prescott, Honeycutt

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Where is the Dorrycott family from?

You can see how Dorrycott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrycott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorrycott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dorrycott families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrycott's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorrycott families in 1880.
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What did your Dorrycott ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Dorrycott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrycott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dorrycott. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dorrycott. For the veterans among your Dorrycott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrycott lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Dorrycott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorrycott in 1969 was 69, and 64 in 2002.

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