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Dorsam Family History

Dorsam Surname Meaning

South German (Dörsam): see Doersam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dorsam family from?

You can see how Dorsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorsam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dorsam families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorsam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorsam families in 1891.
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What did your Dorsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorsam. 55% of Dorsam men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dorsam women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorsam were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Plumber
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Dorsam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Dorsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsam 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Dorsam. 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 229 military records available for the last name Dorsam. For the veterans among your Dorsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsam lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Dorsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dorsam in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorsam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsam 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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