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Dorzey Family History

Dorzey 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: Dorney, Dorsey, Dorey, Dorcey, Dore, Torney, Dormer, Dolney, Downey

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Where is the Dorzey family from?

You can see how Dorzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorzey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorzey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorzey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorzey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorzey 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 32 census records available for the last name Dorzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorzey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dorzey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dorzey. For the veterans among your Dorzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorzey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Dorzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dorzey in 1972 was 72, and 52 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorzey 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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