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Dorsio Family History

Dorsio 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: Orio, Orsi, Orso, Dorsch, Doris, Dorst, Diorio, Dorsey, Cosio, Doro

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Where is the Dorsio family from?

You can see how Dorsio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsio family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorsio families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dorsio family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorsio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorsio families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsio 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 22 census records available for the last name Dorsio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsio 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 Dorsio. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dorsio. For the veterans among your Dorsio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsio lifespan?

Average Dorsio life expectancy in 1977 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsio 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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