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Doushkess Family History

Doushkess Name 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: Duskey, Dougher, Countess, Daughters, Osness, Coussens, Doukas

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Where is the Doushkess family from?

You can see how Doushkess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doushkess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doushkess families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doushkess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doushkess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doushkess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doushkess ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Doushkess ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Doushkess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doushkess 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Doushkess. 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 14 military records available for the last name Doushkess. For the veterans among your Doushkess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doushkess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Doushkess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doushkess in 1966 was 71, and 90 in 1993.

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