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Dossa Family History

Dossa 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, Ossa, Dorsa, Rossa, Mossa, Ross, Moss, Fosse, Rosa, Oss

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Where is the Dossa family from?

You can see how Dossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dossa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dossa family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dossa's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dossa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossa 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 453 census records available for the last name Dossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossa 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Dossa. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dossa. For the veterans among your Dossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dossa in 1962 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossa 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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