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Dorsky Family History

Dorsky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Belorussian or Ukrainian Dvorsky 2 and possibly also of Polish Dworski (see Dworsky).

Altered form of Polish Dorski unexplained.

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


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Where is the Dorsky family from?

You can see how Dorsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dorsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dorsky families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Dorsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorsky 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 Dorsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorsky. 36% of Dorsky men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Dorsky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorsky were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Dorsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Dorsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorsky 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Dorsky. 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 121 military records available for the last name Dorsky. For the veterans among your Dorsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dorsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dorsky in 1963 was 71, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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