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Dorland Name Meaning

French: probably a variant of Douland, a habitational name for someone from Doullens in the Somme, from an old form of the place name.

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


Similar surnames: Morland, Dowland, Worland, Norland, Darland, Durand, Boland, Marland

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Dorland Family Origin

Where is the Dorland family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Dorland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorland families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Dorland families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dorland's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Dorland families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Dorland Family Occupations

    What did your Dorland ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Dorland family was Laborer. The most common Dorland occupation in the USA was Farmer. 30% of Dorland's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dorland.

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    • Farmer

      30%

    • Keeping House

      5%

    • Carpenter

      3%

    • Laborer

      3%

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

    Dorland Historical Records

    What Dorland family records will you find?

    Census Record

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

    Search 1940's US census records for Dorland

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorland. 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 Dorland. For the veterans among your Dorland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Dorland Life Expectancy

    What is the average Dorland lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dorland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dorland in 1952 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorland

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorland 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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