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Dorczak Family History

Dorczak 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: Olczak, Barczak, Sobczak, Dornak, Tomczak, Florczak, Jurczak, Marczak

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Where is the Dorczak family from?

You can see how Dorczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorczak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorczak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorczak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Dorczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorczak 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dorczak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dorczak. For the veterans among your Dorczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorczak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Dorczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dorczak in 1972 was 70, and 62 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorczak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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