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Dozie Family History

Dozie 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: Dozier, Dowie, Dobie, Dore, Dove, Dole, Bozic, Doe, Doyle, Donze

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Where is the Dozie family from?

You can see how Dozie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dozie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dozie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dozie families living in Arkansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dozie's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Dozie families in 1880.
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What did your Dozie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dozie. 43% of Dozie men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dozie women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dozie were Barber and Dressmaker. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Bookbinder
    15%
  • Barber
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Dozie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dozie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dozie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dozie. For the veterans among your Dozie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dozie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Dozie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dozie in 1973 was 68, and 94 in 1994.

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