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Doskitt Family History

Doskitt 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: Foskett, Dossett, Dockett, Baskett, Koski, Nesbitt, Cockett, Kitt

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Where is the Doskitt family from?

You can see how Doskitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doskitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Doskitt family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doskitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Doskitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Doskitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doskitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doskitt. 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 Doskitt. For the veterans among your Doskitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doskitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doskitt 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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