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Doxsie Family History

Doxsie 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: Doxsee, Hoxsie, Dansie, Dixie, Hoxie, Dohse, Dowie, Dobie, Doose

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Where is the Doxsie family from?

You can see how Doxsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxsie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doxsie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Doxsie families living in Michigan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Doxsie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Doxsie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doxsie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doxsie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doxsie. 100% of Doxsie women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Doxsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxsie 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Doxsie. 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 48 military records available for the last name Doxsie. For the veterans among your Doxsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doxsie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Doxsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Doxsie in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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