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Dorothy Daintry Richards (born Skewes), 1907 - 1958
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Dorothy Louise Nemes (born Richards), 1892 - 1985
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Dorothy Maxine Richards (born Greer), 1933 - 2018
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Dorothy Evelyn Kirk (born Richards), 1894 - 1984
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Dorothy Ida Richards (born Hayward), 1897 - 1984
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Dorothy Lilian Elizabeth Richards (born Iselin), 1910 - 1937
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Dorothy N Richards (born Reich), 1927 - 2013
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Dorothy Lavon Gunnell, Lynch, Cordon & Richards (born Calderwood), 1919 - 2017
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Dorothy Pusey (born Richards), 1906 - 1991
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Dorothy Pusey (born Richards), 1906 - 1991
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Dorothy Elizabeth Richards (born Iselin), 1910 - 1937
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Dorothy Diane Richards (born Gorman), 1934 - 1993
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Dorothy Simms Richards (born Sheard), 1928 - 2007
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Dorothy Selena Mary Taylor (born Richards), 1905 - 1980
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Dorothy Jean Richards (born Keller), 1928 - 2022
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Dorothy Jean Richards, 1929 - 2002
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Dorothy M. Richards (born Babinsack), 1936 - 1996
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Dorothy Richards Richards (born Dobbins), 1922 - 1991
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Dorothy Jean Richards, 1929 - 2002
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Dorothy Maude Richards, Circa 1889 - 1956
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Dorothy Richards, Circa 1880 - 1908
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Dorothy Richards, Circa 1924 - 1935
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Dorothy Richards in Westfield Daily Times - Aug 4 1906
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Dorothy Richards in The Boston Globe - July 27 1929
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Dorothy Richards Ebeling, 1913 - 1946
West Virginia, Deaths
Dorothy Lyle Richards, 1917 - 1962
West Virginia, Deaths
Dorothy Lyle Richards, died 1962
West Virginia, Deaths
Dorothy Elizabeth Richards, died 1924
West Virginia, Deaths
Dorothy May Richards, 1907 - 1929
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Dorothy Richards, Circa 1904 - 1907
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Dorothy Richards, born 1932
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Dorothy Jane Richards, 1861 - 1942
Michigan Deaths
Dorothy E. Richards, 1898 - 1943
Michigan Deaths
Dorothy E. Richards, 1898 - 1943
Michigan Deaths
Dorothy Richards, 1934 - 1936
Michigan Deaths
Dorothy Richards, 1906 - 1969
Arizona Death Certificates
Dorothy E. Richards, 1911 - 1970
Arizona Death Certificates
Dorothy Richards, 1945 - 1963
Arizona Death Certificates
Dorothy Audrey Richards, 1943 - 1944
Arizona Death Certificates
Dorothy Kelley Richards, 1894 - 1972
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Dorothy Richards, 1924 - 1924
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Dorothy Elizabeth Richards, 1926 - 1927
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Dorothy Richards, 1927 - 1927
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Dorothy Hosmer (Richards), 1934 - 1936
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Dorothy Richards, 1911 - 1976
Maryland Deaths
Dorothy Jean Richards, 1930 - 1994
Maryland Deaths
Dorothy Lucille Richards, 1898 - 1987
Maryland Deaths
Dorothy Richards, 1913 - 1972
Maryland DeathsDorothy D Richards (born Davis), 1916 - 1991
BillionGravesDorothy May Richards (born Dawson), 1912 - 1989
BillionGravesDorothy May Richards (born Dresher), 1912 - 2007
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Dorothy Marie Richards, 1924 - 2009
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy M Richards, 1910 - 2009
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy B Richards, 1921 - 2017
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy Richards, 1920 - 2007
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Dorothy L. Richards, Circa 1934 - 1969
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
Dorothy M. Richards, Circa 1964 - 1964
Missouri Deaths, 1961-1970
Dorothy Elaine Richards, Circa 1924 - 1935
Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
Dorothy Leah Richards, died 1937
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Dorothy Manning (born Richards), born 1902
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Dorothy Richards, born 1945
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- USA 30%
- Australia 5%
- Other 2%
The first name Dorothy has its origins in the Greek name "Dorothea," which means "gift of God" (from "doron," meaning gift, and "theos," meaning God). This name first appeared in ancient Greece and was popularized in early Christian communities, reflecting the religious significance of divine gifts. Historically, those who bore the name were often associated with piety and virtue, embodying qualities of kindness and generosity. Variations of the name can be found across different cultures, including "Dorottya" in Hungarian, "Dorotea" in Spanish and Italian, and "Dorte" in Danish. The name has also seen various spellings, such as "Dorothy" and "Dorithy," with the former being the most widely recognized in English-speaking countries. Over the centuries, Dorothy has remained a popular name, often linked to literary and cultural figures, further solidifying its place in history.
The last name "Richards" is of English origin, derived from the given name "Richard," which itself comes from the Old High German name "Ricohard," meaning "powerful leader" or "brave ruler." The surname first appeared in England during the medieval period, particularly in the 12th century, as a patronymic surname indicating "son of Richard." Historically, those who bore the name were often associated with nobility or landownership, reflecting the characteristics of strength and leadership inherent in the name's meaning. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and languages, including "Richardson" (common in Scotland and Northern England), "Ricardo" in Spanish-speaking countries, and "Rikards" in some Eastern European regions. The spelling and pronunciation may vary, but the root remains connected to the original name Richard, highlighting its widespread influence across various cultures.
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