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Doswald Family History

Doswald 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: Oswald, Ostwald, Howald, Dorward, Doswell, Dewald, Vorwald, Dostal

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Where is the Doswald family from?

You can see how Doswald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doswald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doswald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Doswald families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Doswald's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doswald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Doswald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doswald 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Doswald. 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 39 military records available for the last name Doswald. For the veterans among your Doswald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doswald lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Doswald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doswald in 1968 was 91, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doswald 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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