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Dorseman Family History

Dorseman 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: Horseman, Dorman, Roseman, Horsman, Dorfman, Forsman, Boseman

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Where is the Dorseman family from?

You can see how Dorseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dorseman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dorseman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorseman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorseman 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 42 census records available for the last name Dorseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorseman 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 Dorseman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dorseman. For the veterans among your Dorseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorseman lifespan?

Average Dorseman life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorseman 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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