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Dorrough Family History

Dorrough Surname Meaning

Variant of Dorrah an Ulster variant of Irish Darragh.

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


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Where is the Dorrough family from?

You can see how Dorrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorrough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dorrough families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorrough's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Dorrough families in 1911.
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What did your Dorrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorrough. 40% of Dorrough men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Dorrough women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorrough were Barber and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrough 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Dorrough. 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 615 military records available for the last name Dorrough. For the veterans among your Dorrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrough lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dorrough in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorrough 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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