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Dossette Family History

Dossette 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: Dossett, Cossette, Bessette, Dorsett, Bassette, Bissette, Rossetto

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Where is the Dossette family from?

You can see how Dossette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossette family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dossette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dossette family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dossette's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dossette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossette 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 158 census records available for the last name Dossette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossette 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dossette. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dossette. For the veterans among your Dossette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Dossette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dossette in 1964 was 59, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossette 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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