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Dossche Family History

Dossche 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: Dorsch, Rosche, Dosch, Doscher, Loesche, Doescher, Bosche, Bosscher

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Where is the Dossche family from?

You can see how Dossche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dossche families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dossche's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dossche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dossche ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Dossche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossche 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dossche. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dossche. For the veterans among your Dossche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossche lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Dossche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dossche in 1974 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

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