Dorin Family History

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Dorin Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Théodore (see Theodore). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Slavicized form of Dorn 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dobin, Darin, Dolin, Dobrin, Morin, Sorin, Dorn, Doris, Gorin, Dorau

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Dorin Family Origin

Where is the Dorin family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Dorin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dorin families living in New Jersey. This was about 14% of all the recorded Dorin's in the USA. New Jersey and 3 other states had the highest population of Dorin families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Dorin Family Occupations

    What did your Dorin ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dorin. A less common occupation for the Dorin family was Carpenter. The most common Dorin occupation in the USA was Farmer. 22% of Dorin's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      22%

    • Laborer

      22%

    • Keeping House

      9%

    • Carpenter

      4%

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

    Dorin Historical Records

    What Dorin family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorin. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorin. For the veterans among your Dorin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Dorin Life Expectancy

    What is the average Dorin lifespan?

    Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dorin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dorin in 1960 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorin

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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