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Dohrse Family History

Dohrse 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: Dohse, Dore, Corse, Gorse, Dorst, Dorsey, Lohse, Dohrn, Doose, Morse

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Dohrse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohrse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dohrse. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dohrse. For the veterans among your Dohrse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohrse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1978, in the United States, Dohrse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dohrse in 1970 was 85, and 94 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohrse 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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