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Dorsy Family History

Dorsy 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: Dorst, Dorsey, Dory, Dorsa, Dorey, Dorsky, Dore, Darby, Darcy, Dery

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Where is the Dorsy family from?

You can see how Dorsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dorsy family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorsy's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dorsy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsy 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 Dorsy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorsy. 34% of Dorsy men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dorsy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorsy were Cement Work and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Cement Work
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housemaid
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Dorsy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dorsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsy 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dorsy. 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 194 military records available for the last name Dorsy. For the veterans among your Dorsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Dorsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dorsy in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorsy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsy 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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