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Dorstein Family History

Dorstein 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: Dorsten, Holstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Kirstein, Hornstein, Ornstein

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Where is the Dorstein family from?

You can see how Dorstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorstein family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorstein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorstein 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 35 census records available for the last name Dorstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorstein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dorstein. 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 military records available for the last name Dorstein. For the veterans among your Dorstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorstein lifespan?

Average Dorstein life expectancy in 1978 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorstein 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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