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Doresen Family History

Doresen 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: Dresen, Doren, Dorsey, Dresel, Boreen, Noreen, Dolsen, Dresden

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Where is the Doresen family from?

You can see how Doresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doresen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doresen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doresen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doresen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doresen 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 16 census records available for the last name Doresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doresen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Doresen. 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 Doresen. For the veterans among your Doresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doresen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doresen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doresen

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