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Doskey Family History

Doskey 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: Duskey, Poskey, Dossey, Foskey, Koskey, Coskey, Oskey, Dolney, Mosley

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Where is the Doskey family from?

You can see how Doskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Doskey families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Doskey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Doskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Doskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doskey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Doskey. 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 72 military records available for the last name Doskey. For the veterans among your Doskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doskey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Doskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Doskey in 1953 was 50, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doskey 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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