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Dorsi Family History

Dorsi Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of D'Orso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dorsi family from?

You can see how Dorsi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorsi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dorsi families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorsi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dorsi families in 1880.
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What did your Dorsi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorsi. 25% of Dorsi men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Plumber
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Wholesale Baker
    13%

What Dorsi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Dorsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsi 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Dorsi. 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 231 military records available for the last name Dorsi. For the veterans among your Dorsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsi lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dorsi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dorsi in 1956 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dorsi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsi 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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