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Dossar Family History

Dossar 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, Dollar, Kosar, Doster, Oscar, Bossard, Gossard, Doss, Ossa

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Where is the Dossar family from?

You can see how Dossar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dossar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dossar family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dossar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dossar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossar 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 50 census records available for the last name Dossar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dossar. 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 Dossar. For the veterans among your Dossar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Dossar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dossar in 1972 was 92, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossar 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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