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Dosbaugh Family History

Dosbaugh 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: Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Tombaugh, Amsbaugh, Colbaugh, Hobaugh, Fosnaugh

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Where is the Dosbaugh family from?

You can see how Dosbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dosbaugh families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dosbaugh's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dosbaugh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Dosbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosbaugh 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 Dosbaugh. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dosbaugh. For the veterans among your Dosbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosbaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Dosbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dosbaugh in 1974 was 71, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosbaugh 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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