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Doess Family History

Doess 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: Doss, Dress, Dyess, Ross, Moss, Ness, Oest, Oss, Kress, Foss

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Where is the Doess family from?

You can see how Doess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Doess families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Doess's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Doess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doess 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Doess. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Doess. For the veterans among your Doess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doess lifespan?

Average Doess life expectancy in 1970 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doess 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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