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Doshen Family History

Doshen 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: Goshen, Dosher, Dosen, Shen, Osten, Doster, Dolen, Osen, Kosten

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Where is the Doshen family from?

You can see how Doshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doshen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doshen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doshen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doshen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doshen 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 158 census records available for the last name Doshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doshen 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Doshen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Doshen. For the veterans among your Doshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doshen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Doshen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doshen in 1968 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doshen 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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