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Doslin Family History

Doslin 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: Joslin, Doolin, Dolin, Goslin, Oslin, Donlin, Dowlin, Maslin, Dobrin

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Where is the Doslin family from?

You can see how Doslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doslin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Doslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Doslin families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Doslin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Doslin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doslin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doslin. 100% of Doslin 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 91 census records available for the last name Doslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doslin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Doslin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Doslin. For the veterans among your Doslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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