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Doskas Family History

Doskas 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: Doukas, Rosas, Costas, Doss, Moskal, Roskam, Puskas, Dostal, Daskal

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Where is the Doskas family from?

You can see how Doskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doskas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Doskas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Doskas families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doskas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doskas families in 1891.
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What did your Doskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doskas. 100% of Doskas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Doskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doskas 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Doskas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Doskas. For the veterans among your Doskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doskas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Doskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doskas in 1972 was 82, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doskas 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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