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Dossler Family History

Dossler 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, Bossler, Rossler, Fossler, Kossler, Hossler, Vossler, Ostler

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Where is the Dossler family from?

You can see how Dossler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dossler families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dossler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dossler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Dossler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dossler. 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 158 military records available for the last name Dossler. For the veterans among your Dossler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossler 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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