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Dorscht Family History

Dorscht 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: Dorsch, Dorst, Morsch, Borsch, Dorsett, Dosch, Horsch, Forsch, Dersch

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Where is the Dorscht family from?

You can see how Dorscht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorscht family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Dorscht families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorscht's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dorscht families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorscht 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 Dorscht ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dorscht. 100% of Dorscht men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dorscht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Dorscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorscht 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dorscht. 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 100 military records available for the last name Dorscht. For the veterans among your Dorscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorscht lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Dorscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dorscht in 1969 was 25, and 37 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorscht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorscht 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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