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Dossin Family History

Dossin 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: Rossin, Cossin, Cousin, Joslin, Dobrin, Dustin, Voisin, Doolin

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Where is the Dossin family from?

You can see how Dossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dossin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dossin family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Dossin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Dossin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossin 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 Dossin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dossin. 60% of Dossin men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • President
    40%

What Dossin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Dossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossin 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Dossin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Dossin. For the veterans among your Dossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dossin in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dossin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossin 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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