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Von Dorsten Family History

Von Dorsten 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: Van Doren, Von Holten, Van Osten, Van Dusen, Van Dorn, Vandersteen

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Where is the Von Dorsten family from?

You can see how Von Dorsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Dorsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Von Dorsten families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Dorsten's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Von Dorsten families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Von Dorsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Dorsten 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Von Dorsten. 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 176 military records available for the last name Von Dorsten. For the veterans among your Von Dorsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Dorsten lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Von Dorsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Von Dorsten in 1974 was 95, and 82 in 1992.

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