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Doscas Family History

Doscas 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: Dorcas, Oscar, Rosas, Costas, Doss, Ducas, Dosch, Mosca, Doukas

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Where is the Doscas family from?

You can see how Doscas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doscas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doscas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 6 Doscas families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doscas's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Doscas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doscas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doscas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doscas. 100% of Doscas men worked as a Manager.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Doscas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Doscas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doscas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Doscas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Doscas. For the veterans among your Doscas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doscas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Doscas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Doscas in 1968 was 72, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doscas 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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