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Dorseth Family History

Dorseth 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: Borseth, Dorsett, Forseth, Dotseth, Dorsch, Dorst, Roseth, Dorsey

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Where is the Dorseth family from?

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

What did your Dorseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorseth. 50% of Dorseth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Dorseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorseth 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dorseth. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dorseth. For the veterans among your Dorseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Dorseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dorseth in 1965 was 73, and 88 in 1999.

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