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Dorrity Family History

Dorrity Name Meaning

Irish (Down): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dochartaigh (see Doherty ).

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


Similar surnames: Garrity, Herrity, Harrity, Doherty, Darity, Corrick, Gorrie, Dorriety

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Where is the Dorrity family from?

You can see how Dorrity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorrity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dorrity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Dorrity families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dorrity's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dorrity families in 1911.
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What did your Dorrity ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorrity. 31% of Dorrity men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dorrity women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorrity were Paper Maker and Attendant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Paper Maker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorrity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorrity 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Dorrity. 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 498 military records available for the last name Dorrity. For the veterans among your Dorrity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorrity lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dorrity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dorrity in 1958 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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