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Dosey Family History

Dosey 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: Posey, Dorsey, Dovey, Doxey, Dose, Dossey, Doser, Dorey, Cosey, Dobey

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Where is the Dosey family from?

You can see how Dosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dosey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Dosey families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dosey's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dosey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dosey 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 Dosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dosey. 100% of Dosey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dosey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosey 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Dosey. 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 225 military records available for the last name Dosey. For the veterans among your Dosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Dosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dosey in 1961 was 44, and 57 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dosey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosey 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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