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Dorsogna Family History

Dorsogna 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: Corona, Korona, Brogna, Bologna, Doron, Forson, Dorion, Corson, Dorsa

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsogna 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 162 census records available for the last name Dorsogna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsogna 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Dorsogna. 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 60 military records available for the last name Dorsogna. For the veterans among your Dorsogna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsogna lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dorsogna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dorsogna in 1960 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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