Origins of the Dorritt surname
About the Dorritts
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Interesting facts about Dorritt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dorritt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
Who were Dorritts most likely to marry?
Prattises
Our tell us which families married Dorritts.
What are the most common Dorritt first names?
George
John
Elizabeth
Sarah Ann
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Common jobs for Dorritts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dorritts in 1921
Felt Hat Trimmer
2
Annuitant
1
Cotton Winder
1
Head Female Attendant On The Insane
1
Laundry Maid Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Dorritts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3
Fireman Marine
2
Agent
1
Boiler Scaler
1
Builders Foreman
1
