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Deorsay Family History

Deorsay 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: Dorsey, Dworsky, Dvorsky, Dorsa, Dorsky, Dery, Derham, Dorman, Dorney

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Where is the Deorsay family from?

You can see how Deorsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deorsay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deorsay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Deorsay families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deorsay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Deorsay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Deorsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deorsay 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deorsay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Deorsay. For the veterans among your Deorsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deorsay lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1996, in the United States, Deorsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deorsay in 1944 was 19, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deorsay 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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