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Dorantes Family History

Dorantes Surname Meaning

Spanish: apparently a variant of Durantes or Durántez patronymics from the old personal name Duranta variant of Durand.

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


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You can see how Dorantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorantes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorantes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Dorantes families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dorantes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dorantes families in 1911.
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What did your Dorantes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorantes. 60% of Dorantes men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

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Passenger Lists

There are 942 immigration records available for the last name Dorantes. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dorantes. For the veterans among your Dorantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorantes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dorantes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dorantes in 1957 was 34, and 55 in 2004.

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