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Doreson Family History

Doreson Name 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: Sorenson, Doren, Doron, Forson, Oveson, Okeson, Dorion, Moreton

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Where is the Doreson family from?

You can see how Doreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doreson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Doreson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Doreson family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Doreson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Doreson families in 1920.
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What did your Doreson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Doreson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Doreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doreson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Doreson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Doreson. For the veterans among your Doreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doreson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Doreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doreson in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 1995.

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