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Dorosh Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Belorussian: from Dorosh an old pet form of the personal name Dorofey (Greek Dōrotheos a compound of dōron ‘gift’ + theos ‘God’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grosh, Orosz, Deross, Drish, Boros, Dortch, Dorough, Dobesh, Dorroh

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Where is the Dorosh family from?

You can see how Dorosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorosh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorosh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dorosh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dorosh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorosh families in 1920.
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What did your Dorosh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorosh. 36% of Dorosh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dorosh women worked as a Typist. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorosh 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Dorosh. 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 126 military records available for the last name Dorosh. For the veterans among your Dorosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorosh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dorosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dorosh in 1959 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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