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Dorshide Family History

Dorshide 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: Yoshida, Garside, Doshi, Derstine, Morishige, Dostie, Doshier

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Where is the Dorshide family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorshide 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 Dorshide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorshide. 100% of Dorshide men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Dorshide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Dorshide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorshide 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dorshide. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dorshide. For the veterans among your Dorshide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorshide lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Dorshide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dorshide in 1974 was 91, and 73 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorshide 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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