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Dorsaneo Family History

Dorsaneo 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, Dorney, Bosanko, Soriano, Doane, Morgano, Dorsey, Di Sano

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Where is the Dorsaneo family from?

You can see how Dorsaneo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsaneo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dorsaneo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dorsaneo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorsaneo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsaneo 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 Dorsaneo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorsaneo. 60% of Dorsaneo men worked as a Stone Mason.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Stone Mason
    60%
  • Agent
    40%

What Dorsaneo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Dorsaneo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsaneo 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Dorsaneo. 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 107 military records available for the last name Dorsaneo. For the veterans among your Dorsaneo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsaneo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dorsaneo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dorsaneo in 1966 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorsaneo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsaneo 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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