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Doosey Family History

Doosey 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: Dorsey, Dooley, Doose, Dossey, Dooney, Pooley, Dolney, Downey, Dorney

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Where is the Doosey family from?

You can see how Doosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doosey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doosey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Doosey families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doosey's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Doosey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doosey 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 Doosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doosey. 100% of Doosey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Doosey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Doosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doosey 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Doosey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Doosey. For the veterans among your Doosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doosey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1994, in the United States, Doosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Doosey in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doosey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doosey 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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