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Dorsette Family History

Dorsette 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: Dorsett, Lorette, Durette, Forgette, Dossett, Dowsett, Corsetti

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Where is the Dorsette family from?

You can see how Dorsette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorsette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Dorsette families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dorsette's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Dorsette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsette 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 Dorsette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorsette. 50% of Dorsette men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dorsette women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorsette were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Engineer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Dorsette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Dorsette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsette 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dorsette. 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 99 military records available for the last name Dorsette. For the veterans among your Dorsette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dorsette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dorsette in 1953 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorsette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsette 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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