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Doshner Family History

Doshner 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: Dohner, Dosher, Dishner, Dashner, Doshier, Doster, Kostner, Lohner

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Where is the Doshner family from?

You can see how Doshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doshner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doshner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Doshner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Doshner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Doshner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Doshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doshner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Doshner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Doshner. For the veterans among your Doshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doshner lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Doshner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Doshner in 1992 was 85, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doshner 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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