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Dorosky Family History

Dorosky 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: Morosky, Dobrosky, Dorsky, Dorothy, Borofsky, Dorsey, Trosky, Dworsky

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Where is the Dorosky family from?

You can see how Dorosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dorosky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorosky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dorosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorosky 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 Dorosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Coner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorosky. 60% of Dorosky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dorosky women worked as a Coner.

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coner
    100%

What Dorosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Dorosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorosky 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dorosky. 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 51 military records available for the last name Dorosky. For the veterans among your Dorosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorosky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dorosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dorosky in 1966 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorosky 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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