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Doisy Family History

Doisy 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: Daisy, Foisy, Lois, Dobry, Dobish, Doris, Doi, Dorst, Dobis, Diss

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Where is the Doisy family from?

You can see how Doisy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doisy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doisy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Doisy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Doisy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Doisy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doisy 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 123 census records available for the last name Doisy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doisy 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 Doisy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Doisy. For the veterans among your Doisy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doisy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Doisy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doisy in 1978 was 52, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doisy 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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