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Doshier Family History

Doshier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Döser (see Doser). Compare Dosier and Dozier.

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


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Where is the Doshier family from?

You can see how Doshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doshier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doshier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Doshier families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doshier's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Doshier families in 1891.
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What did your Doshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doshier. 42% of Doshier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Doshier women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doshier were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Doshier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doshier 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Doshier. 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 589 military records available for the last name Doshier. For the veterans among your Doshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doshier lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Doshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doshier in 1949 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doshier 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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