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Dossah Family History

Dossah 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: Dorsch, Dosser, Doss, Dosch, Ossa, Dossey, Dorsa, Dostal, Kossak

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Where is the Dossah family from?

You can see how Dossah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dossah families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dossah's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dossah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossah 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 8 census records available for the last name Dossah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossah 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 Dossah. 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 military records available for the last name Dossah. For the veterans among your Dossah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossah 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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