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Doshney Family History

Doshney 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: Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Gosney, Disney, Dominey, Dossey, Dohner

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Where is the Doshney family from?

You can see how Doshney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doshney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Doshney family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Doshney's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Doshney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Doshney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doshney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Doshney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doshney. For the veterans among your Doshney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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