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Dorsee Family History

Dorsee 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: Dorsey, Forsee, Doxsee, Dore, Dormer, Corse, Dorney, Dorsch, Gorse

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Where is the Dorsee family from?

You can see how Dorsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorsee families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dorsee family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorsee's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorsee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorsee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Dorsee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsee 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 Dorsee. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dorsee. For the veterans among your Dorsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsee lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Dorsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dorsee in 1992 was 53, and 90 in 1998.

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