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Dorsan Family History

Dorsan 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: Dorman, Doran, Dorgan, Dornan, Dorsa, Dorian, Norman, Organ, Jordan

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Where is the Dorsan family from?

You can see how Dorsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorsan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Dorsan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorsan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dorsan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorsan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housemaid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorsan. 100% of Dorsan women worked as a Housemaid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Dorsan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Dorsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dorsan. 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 124 military records available for the last name Dorsan. For the veterans among your Dorsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Dorsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dorsan in 1979 was 77, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorsan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsan 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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