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Doose Name Meaning

Flemish: variant of D'Hoossche a nickname for a well-mannered person from de ‘the’ + variant of the adjective hoofs ‘courteous’. German: variant of Dose .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poos, Hoos, Dossey, Loose, Boose, Douse, Grose, Dols, Doom, Doble

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Where is the Doose family from?

You can see how Doose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doose family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Doose families living in Somerset. This was about 80% of all the recorded Doose's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Doose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doose ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doose. 100% of Doose 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doose 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Doose. 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 535 military records available for the last name Doose. For the veterans among your Doose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doose lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Doose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doose in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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