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Dofsen Family History

Dofsen 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: Dolsen, Dosen, Olsen, Offen, Dolen, Osen, Domen, Dosser, Rosen, Doten

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Where is the Dofsen family from?

You can see how Dofsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dofsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dofsen family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Dofsen's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Dofsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dofsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dofsen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dofsen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dofsen. For the veterans among your Dofsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dofsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Dofsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dofsen in 1965 was 67, and 22 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dofsen 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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