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Doran Family History
Doran Genealogy & Family TreeDoran is an Irish name from Leix, Ireland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic deoradh which means "in exile" or "wanderer." The earliest known ancestor--Maurice Doran--was recorded in 1523. The family motto is Dum spiro spero which means "While I have breath I hope."
Other spellings of the name include "Dorran," "Dorain," "Doron," "O'Doran," and "O'Deorain." Notable people with the surname include American actress Ann Doran (Rebel Without a Cause, Penny Serenade, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers), American baseball player Bill Doran (Cleveland Indians), and American football player Jim Doran (Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys). The first Doran to come to America was Bryan Doran in Virginia in 1695.
Doran Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Eula Doran -- --, 1902 December 0, 1999 Missouri
- George Franklin Doran -- --, 1855 November 11, 1916
- Catherine Doran -- --, 1823 December 2, 1900
- Margaret Doran -- --, 1841 September 8, 1901
- Amanda Eveline Doran -- --, 1843 June 15, 1923 Virginia
Doran Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Doran -- --, 1830 March 9, 1897 New Brunswick
- Andrew Doran -- --, 1844 August 26, 1864 New Brunswick
- Frankie H. Doran -- --, 1874 June 6, 1892
- Francis Doran -- --, 1860 January 30, 1939 Newfoundland And Labrador
- Michael Doran -- --, 1821 July 10, 1907 Newfoundland And Labrador
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