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Dorsh Family History

Dorsh 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: Dorsch, Dorst, Dorsa, Dorch, Dosh, Dorosh, Dore, North, Borst, Corse

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Where is the Dorsh family from?

You can see how Dorsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dorsh family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dorsh's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Dorsh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsh 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 Dorsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorsh. 28% of Dorsh men worked as a Miner and 100% of Dorsh women worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Miner
    28%
  • Seaman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Dorsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsh 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Dorsh. 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 156 military records available for the last name Dorsh. For the veterans among your Dorsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dorsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dorsh in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsh 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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