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Dorstad Family History

Dorstad 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: Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Kolstad, Hofstad, Dorst, Rogstad, Onstad

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Where is the Dorstad family from?

You can see how Dorstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorstad family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dorstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorstad 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 25 census records available for the last name Dorstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorstad 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dorstad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dorstad. For the veterans among your Dorstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorstad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Dorstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dorstad in 1972 was 56, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorstad 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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