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Dors Family History

Dors 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: Dore, Doris, Dorst, Dorn, Bors, Doss, Doro, Dora, Fors, Dort

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Where is the Dors family from?

You can see how Dors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dors family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dors's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dors families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dors. 31% of Dors men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dors women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dors were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dors 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Dors. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dors. For the veterans among your Dors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dors lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dors in 1969 was 85, and 58 in 2004.

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