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Dorschug Family History

Dorschug 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, Morsch, Borsch, Dosch, Horsch, Forsch, Dersch, Holschuh

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Where is the Dorschug family from?

You can see how Dorschug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorschug family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorschug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dorschug families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dorschug's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dorschug families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Dorschug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorschug 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dorschug. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dorschug. For the veterans among your Dorschug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorschug lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Dorschug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dorschug in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorschug 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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