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Dorstewitz Family History

Dorstewitz 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: Dorsett, Horowitz, Gershowitz, Steitz, Moskowitz, Dewitz, Bonewitz

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Where is the Dorstewitz family from?

You can see how Dorstewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorstewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorstewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Dorstewitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorstewitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorstewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorstewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorstewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorstewitz. 100% of Dorstewitz men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Dorstewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Dorstewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorstewitz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dorstewitz. 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 128 military records available for the last name Dorstewitz. For the veterans among your Dorstewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorstewitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dorstewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dorstewitz in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorstewitz 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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