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Dorssey Family History

Dorssey 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: Dorsey, Dossey, Worsley, Dorney, Horsley, Dosser, Fossey, Cossey

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Where is the Dorssey family from?

You can see how Dorssey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorssey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorssey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dorssey families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorssey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dorssey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorssey 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 81 census records available for the last name Dorssey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorssey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dorssey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dorssey. For the veterans among your Dorssey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorssey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dorssey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dorssey in 1966 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorssey 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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