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Dorshimer Family History

Dorshimer 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: Doshier, Mortimer, Dormer, Lorimer, Bornheimer, Birkhimer, Dosher

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Where is the Dorshimer family from?

You can see how Dorshimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorshimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorshimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Dorshimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dorshimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorshimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorshimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorshimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorshimer. 82% of Dorshimer 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
    82%
  • Milkman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Dorshimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorshimer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dorshimer. 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 141 military records available for the last name Dorshimer. For the veterans among your Dorshimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorshimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dorshimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dorshimer in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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