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Doshler Family History

Doshler 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: Dosher, Doshier, Deshler, Ostler, Ohler, Doster, Hosler, Bosler

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Where is the Doshler family from?

You can see how Doshler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doshler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doshler family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doshler's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Doshler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doshler 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 27 census records available for the last name Doshler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doshler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Doshler. 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 10 military records available for the last name Doshler. For the veterans among your Doshler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doshler lifespan?

Average Doshler life expectancy in 1966 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doshler 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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