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Doergsten Family History

Doergsten Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bergsten, Doerksen, Dorsten, Hoversten, Gersten, Kersten, Diersen

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Where is the Doergsten family from?

You can see how Doergsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doergsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doergsten family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Doergsten's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Doergsten families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Doergsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doergsten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Doergsten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Doergsten. For the veterans among your Doergsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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