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Doersam Family History

Doersam Surname Meaning

South German (Dörsam): from Middle High German torse ‘cabbage stalk’ and sām(e) ‘grain’ a nickname of a farmer.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doersam family from?

You can see how Doersam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doersam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doersam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Doersam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doersam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doersam families in 1911.
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What did your Doersam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doersam. 29% of Doersam men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Doersam women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doersam were Machinist and Hair Dresser.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Hair Dresser
    15%

What Doersam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doersam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doersam 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Doersam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 315 military records available for the last name Doersam. For the veterans among your Doersam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doersam lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doersam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doersam in 1957 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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