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Dorszynski Family History

Dorszynski Surname 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: Gorzynski, Gorczynski, Duszynski, Korczynski, Dobrzynski, Kruszynski

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Where is the Dorszynski family from?

You can see how Dorszynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorszynski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorszynski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dorszynski family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorszynski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dorszynski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorszynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorszynski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dorszynski. 24% of Dorszynski men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 50% of Dorszynski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorszynski were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    24%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Dorszynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Dorszynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorszynski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dorszynski. 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 59 military records available for the last name Dorszynski. For the veterans among your Dorszynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorszynski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dorszynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dorszynski in 1964 was 81, and 64 in 2002.

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