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Dossai Family History

Dossai 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: Dosser, Doss, Doshi, Ossa, Ossi, Dossey, Dorsa, Desai, Rossi, Dostal

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Where is the Dossai family from?

You can see how Dossai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dossai family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dossai's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dossai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossai 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 6 census records available for the last name Dossai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossai 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 Dossai. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dossai. For the veterans among your Dossai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossai lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Dossai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dossai in 1971 was 53, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossai 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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