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Domsher Family History

Domsher 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: Dosher, Homsher, Doster, Dosser, Dougher, Domer, Disher, Deisher

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Where is the Domsher family from?

You can see how Domsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domsher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Domsher families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Domsher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Domsher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domsher 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 50 census records available for the last name Domsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domsher 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Domsher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Domsher. For the veterans among your Domsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domsher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Domsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Domsher in 1967 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domsher 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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