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Dorka Family History

Dorka 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: Dorta, Dora, Dorsa, Dorko, Gorka, Dore, York, Mora, Bora, Dorman

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Where is the Dorka family from?

You can see how Dorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dorka families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dorka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dorka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorka. 56% of Dorka men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Dorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorka 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Dorka. 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 107 military records available for the last name Dorka. For the veterans among your Dorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dorka in 1962 was 66, and 64 in 2004.

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