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Doser Name Meaning

German (also Döser): nickname for an indolent man from an agent derivative of Middle High German dōsen ‘to slumber or doze’. Compare Dosher Doshier and Dozer .

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


Similar surnames: Boser, Koser, Doner, Doster, Noser, Domer, Moser, Dosser, Dower

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Where is the Doser family from?

You can see how Doser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Doser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Doser families in 1891.
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What did your Doser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doser. 100% of Doser 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Doser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doser 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Doser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doser. For the veterans among your Doser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doser lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Doser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doser in 1948 was 40, and 61 in 2003.

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