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Dorsheid Family History

Dorsheid 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: Borsheim, Dorsey, Dorsett, Doshi, Dornfeld, Norheim, Larscheid

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Where is the Dorsheid family from?

You can see how Dorsheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsheid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dorsheid family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorsheid's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorsheid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsheid 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 43 census records available for the last name Dorsheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsheid 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dorsheid. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dorsheid. For the veterans among your Dorsheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsheid lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dorsheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dorsheid in 1967 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsheid 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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