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Dorais Family History

Dorais Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Doré (see Dore).

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


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Where is the Dorais family from?

You can see how Dorais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorais families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 239 Dorais families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dorais's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dorais families in 1911.
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What did your Dorais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dorais. 17% of Dorais men worked as a Cult.

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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

  • Cult
    17%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Charpentier
    10%
  • Agent
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dorais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorais 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Dorais. 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 427 military records available for the last name Dorais. For the veterans among your Dorais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorais lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dorais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dorais in 1958 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorais 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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