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Dorward Family History

Dorward Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Angus and Fife): occupational name from Older Scots Middle English dor(e)ward ‘doorkeeper porter’ (Old English duru-weard). In medieval Scotland the office of the king's doorward Hostiarius regis was hereditary and of considerable honor. The specific surname still common around Arbroath is probably from the office of doorward of the Abbey. The 13th-century royal ushers or doorwards of Scotland were based at Lundie in Angus. Americanized form of German Dorwart .

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

Similar surnames: Dorwart, Forward, Dormer, Dollar, Howard, Dorland, Dollard, Coward

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Where is the Dorward family from?

You can see how Dorward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorward families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 7 Dorward families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorward's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorward families in 1840.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
40%
Farmer
20%
Salesman
10%
Farming
10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife
28%
Topper
19%
Secretary
19%
Housework
19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dorward. 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 Dorward. For the veterans among your Dorward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorward lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dorward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dorward in 1957 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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