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Doershuk Family History

Doershuk 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: Borsuk, Doersam, Dworshak, Demchuk, Dersham, Dershem, Joshua, Derham

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What did your Doershuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doershuk. 100% of Doershuk women worked as a Teacher.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Doershuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doershuk 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doershuk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Doershuk. For the veterans among your Doershuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doershuk lifespan?

Average Doershuk life expectancy in 2004 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doershuk 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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