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Dorschell Family History

Dorschell 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: Dorsch, Marschall, Doswell, Worstell, Forsell, Druschel, Urschel

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Where is the Dorschell family from?

You can see how Dorschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorschell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorschell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dorschell families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Dorschell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorschell families in 1880.
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What did your Dorschell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Dorschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorschell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dorschell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dorschell. For the veterans among your Dorschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorschell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Dorschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dorschell in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 1996.

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