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Dorso Family History

Dorso Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Orso meaning ‘bear'.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dorso family from?

You can see how Dorso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dorso families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorso's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dorso families in 1880.
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What did your Dorso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorso. 22% of Dorso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dorso women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Lobster Fisherman
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorso 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Dorso. 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 284 military records available for the last name Dorso. For the veterans among your Dorso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dorso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dorso in 1963 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorso 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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