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Dorss Family History

Dorss 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: Doris, Dorst, Doss, Dorsa, Morss, Forss, Ross, Dore, Boris, Moss

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Where is the Dorss family from?

You can see how Dorss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dorss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dorss family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorss's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Dorss families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Dorss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorss 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dorss. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dorss. For the veterans among your Dorss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Dorss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dorss in 1965 was 73, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorss 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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