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Dorè Family History

Dorè Surname 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, Dorn, Doro, Dora, Dort, Dory, Dorf, Dorr, Horn, Mori

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What did your Dorè ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dorè. 18% of Dorè men worked as a Cultivateur and 10% of Dorè women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorè were Cult and Revenue.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Journalier
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Cult
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    10%
  • Income
    10%
  • Commis
    10%
  • Revenue
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorè. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorè 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorè. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Dorè. For the veterans among your Dorè ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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