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Dosskey Family History

Dosskey 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: Dossey, Dosser, Duskey, Fossey, Cossey, Dorsey, Rossey, Poskey

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Where is the Dosskey family from?

You can see how Dosskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dosskey family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dosskey's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Dosskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dosskey 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 13 census records available for the last name Dosskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosskey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dosskey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dosskey. For the veterans among your Dosskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosskey lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Dosskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dosskey in 1989 was 74, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosskey 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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