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Dorsic Family History

Dorsic 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: Orsi, Dorsch, Doris, Dorst, Dorsey, Dorsa, Dorin, Dorris, Tomsic

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Where is the Dorsic family from?

You can see how Dorsic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorsic family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorsic's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorsic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsic 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 12 census records available for the last name Dorsic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsic 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dorsic. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dorsic. For the veterans among your Dorsic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsic lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Dorsic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dorsic in 1979 was 60, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsic 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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