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Dorrian Name Meaning

Irish: County Down and Donegal variant of Doran .

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


Similar surnames: Dorian, Doran, Dorris, Murrin, Donlan, Hourigan, O'brian, Donavan

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Where is the Dorrian family from?

You can see how Dorrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dorrian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Dorrian family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorrian's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dorrian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorrian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorrian. 46% of Dorrian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dorrian women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorrian were Plumber and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Chauffeur
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    34%
  • Examiner
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dorrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dorrian. 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 516 military records available for the last name Dorrian. For the veterans among your Dorrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrian lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dorrian in 1957 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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