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Dorscheimer Family History

Dorscheimer 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: Ostheimer, Dorchester, Bornheimer, Dorschner, Berkheimer, Scheiner

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Where is the Dorscheimer family from?

You can see how Dorscheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorscheimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dorscheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dorscheimer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorscheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorscheimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorscheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Dorscheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorscheimer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dorscheimer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dorscheimer. For the veterans among your Dorscheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorscheimer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Dorscheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorscheimer in 1979 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorscheimer 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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