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Dorshan Family History

Dorshan 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: Dorman, Worsham, Horsman, Dorfman, Forhan, Doran, Dorgan, Forshaw

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Where is the Dorshan family from?

You can see how Dorshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorshan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorshan families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dorshan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorshan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dorshan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorshan 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 16 census records available for the last name Dorshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorshan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dorshan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dorshan. For the veterans among your Dorshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorshan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorshan 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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