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Doswel Family History

Doswel 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: Doswell, Oswell, Postel, Doster, Distel, Boswell, Dosser, Kosel

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Where is the Doswel family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Doswel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doswel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doswel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Doswel. For the veterans among your Doswel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doswel lifespan?

Average Doswel life expectancy in 1988 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doswel 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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