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Dorvin Family History

Dorvin 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: Corvin, Dorin, Orvin, Dervin, Drain, Dobrin, Dorman, Darwin, Marvin

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Where is the Dorvin family from?

You can see how Dorvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorvin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorvin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Dorvin families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dorvin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dorvin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorvin. 100% of Dorvin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Dorvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorvin 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 Dorvin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dorvin. For the veterans among your Dorvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorvin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dorvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dorvin in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

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