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Dorksen Family History

Dorksen 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: Derksen, Doerksen, Dirksen, Doren, Morken, Dorsey, Dokken, Docken

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Where is the Dorksen family from?

You can see how Dorksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorksen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorksen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Dorksen families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dorksen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dorksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorksen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorksen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Dorksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorksen 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Dorksen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dorksen. For the veterans among your Dorksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorksen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Dorksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dorksen in 1980 was 61, and 69 in 1986.

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