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Doesch Family History

Doesch 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: Dorsch, Dosch, Desch, Doetsch, Roesch, Boesch, Loesch, Moesch, Dresch

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Where is the Doesch family from?

You can see how Doesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Doesch families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Doesch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doesch 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 177 census records available for the last name Doesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doesch 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Doesch. 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 27 military records available for the last name Doesch. For the veterans among your Doesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doesch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Doesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doesch in 1970 was 75, and 76 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doesch 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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