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Dossetter Family History

Dossetter Surname Meaning

variant of Dorchester.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dossetter family from?

You can see how Dossetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossetter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dossetter families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dossetter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dossetter families in 1891.
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What did your Dossetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Suit Case Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dossetter. 100% of Dossetter men worked as a Suit Case Maker and 75% of Dossetter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Suit Case Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Dairy Clerk
    25%

What Dossetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dossetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossetter 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dossetter. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dossetter. For the veterans among your Dossetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossetter lifespan?

Average Dossetter life expectancy in 1990 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossetter 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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