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Dosterschill Family History

Dosterschill 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: Rothschild, Osterholt, Battershell, Sterchi, Osterholm, Gotschall

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Where is the Dosterschill family from?

You can see how Dosterschill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosterschill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dosterschill family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dosterschill's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dosterschill families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dosterschill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosterschill 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 Dosterschill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dosterschill. For the veterans among your Dosterschill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosterschill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Dosterschill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dosterschill in 1968 was 63, and 88 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dosterschill 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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