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Dosia Family History

Dosia 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: Rosa, Posa, Cosma, Kosa, Costa, Doris, Doi, Dolin, Rosi, Dobis

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Where is the Dosia family from?

You can see how Dosia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dosia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dosia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dosia families living in Florida. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dosia's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Dosia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dosia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dosia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dosia. 100% of Dosia men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Dosia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dosia 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dosia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Dosia. For the veterans among your Dosia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dosia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dosia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dosia in 1965 was 52, and 57 in 2003.

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