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Dorin Family History

Dorin Surname Meaning

Romanian: from a derivative of Doru a short form of the personal name Teodor Greek Theodōros (see Theodore).

Slovak: metronymic from the female personal name Dora a short form of Dorota Slovak equivalent of Dorothy.

French: from a pet form of the personal name Théodore (see Theodore).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Dorn 2 formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in in place of the original ending.

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


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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 USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Dorin families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Dorin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dorin families in 1911.
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What did your Dorin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Conteur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dorin. 100% of Dorin women worked as a Conteur.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Conteur
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dorin. 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 642 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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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.

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