Doshi Family History

Doshi Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): occupational name from Gujarati dsahi ‘hawker selling cloth’ from Persian dush ‘shoulder’.

The name is derived from the combination of these terms, reflecting the profession of individuals in that region.

The agent noun suffix -ī indicates a person involved in this trade.

This suggests that hawkers would carry cloth over their shoulders while selling it.

Overall, it highlights the cultural and occupational significance of the name within the Gujarati context.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Joshi, Desai, Doi, Das, Shi, Koshy, Sodhi, Oishi, Dash, Dorsey

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
333	Immigration Records
79	Census and Voter Lists
74	Member Trees

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Where is the Doshi family from?

You can see how Doshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doshi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doshi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Doshi family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Doshi's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Doshi families in 1871.

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Census Record

There are 79 census records available for the last name Doshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doshi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 333 immigration records available for the last name Doshi. 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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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Doshi. For the veterans among your Doshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doshi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Doshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doshi in 1976 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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Doshi Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): occupational name from Gujarati dsahi ‘hawker selling cloth’ from Persian dush ‘shoulder’.

The name is derived from the combination of these terms, reflecting the profession of individuals in that region.

The agent noun suffix -ī indicates a person involved in this trade.

This suggests that hawkers would carry cloth over their shoulders while selling it.

Overall, it highlights the cultural and occupational significance of the name within the Gujarati context.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Doshi family from?

What Doshi family records will you find?

What is the average Doshi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Doshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doshi in 1976 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

Doshi Family History

Doshi Surname Meaning

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Doshi Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Doshi

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Where is the Doshi family from?

What Doshi family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Doshi lifespan?

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