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Chester Doran

Photograph of Chester Doran Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Chester
Surname
Doran

The Name Chester

Origin
Old English, Latin
Meaning
From the Roman fort or walled town.
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The Doran Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Odhrán, meaning 'pale' or 'sallow'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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