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Dorwart Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a doorkeeper or gatekeeper from Middle Low German dor Middle High German tor + wart ‘guard’. Scottish: variant of Dorward .

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


Similar surnames: Dorward, Dewart, Dorer, Dollar, Banwart, Hoffart, Dobbert, Dukart

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Where is the Dorwart family from?

You can see how Dorwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorwart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorwart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorwart family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dorwart's in United Kingdom. Essex and 3 other counties had the highest population of Dorwart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorwart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorwart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorwart. 100% of Dorwart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dorwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorwart 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Dorwart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 671 military records available for the last name Dorwart. For the veterans among your Dorwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorwart lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dorwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dorwart in 1949 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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