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Dosell Family History

Dosell 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: Rosell, Dovell, Doswell, Doell, Dowell, Oswell, Doll, Gesell, Sell

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Where is the Dosell family from?

You can see how Dosell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dosell families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dosell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dosell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Dosell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosell 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dosell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dosell. For the veterans among your Dosell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dosell

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