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Dosche Family History

Dosche 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: Rosche, Dosch, Doscher, Bosche, Posch, Dolch, Dorsch, Poche, Dusch

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Where is the Dosche family from?

You can see how Dosche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dosche families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dosche's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dosche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dosche 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 57 census records available for the last name Dosche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosche 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dosche. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dosche. For the veterans among your Dosche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosche lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Dosche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dosche in 1985 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosche 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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