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Dosdell Family History

Dosdell 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: Doswell, Dowdell, Oswell, Dowdall, Rosell, Boswell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Dosdell family from?

You can see how Dosdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosdell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dosdell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dosdell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dosdell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dosdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosdell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dosdell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dosdell. For the veterans among your Dosdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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