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Dorsht Family History

Dorsht 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: Dorst, Borst, Horst, Dorsch, Durst, Dorsey, Dorsett, Forst, Doshi

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Where is the Dorsht family from?

You can see how Dorsht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsht family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dorsht families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorsht's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorsht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsht 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 28 census records available for the last name Dorsht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsht 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dorsht. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dorsht. For the veterans among your Dorsht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsht lifespan?

Average Dorsht life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsht 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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