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Dorshaw Family History

Dorshaw 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: Forshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Worsham, Hoshaw, Dworshak, Dorsa, Warshaw

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Where is the Dorshaw family from?

You can see how Dorshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorshaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dorshaw families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorshaw's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Dorshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorshaw 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 Dorshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorshaw. 100% of Dorshaw women worked as an Unpaid House Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid House Duties
    100%

What Dorshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dorshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorshaw 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dorshaw. 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 140 military records available for the last name Dorshaw. For the veterans among your Dorshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorshaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dorshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dorshaw in 1968 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorshaw 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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