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Dossel Family History

Dossel 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: Dosser, Dossey, Rossel, Dessel, Fosse, Postel, Cosse, Hassel, Kessel

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Where is the Dossel family from?

You can see how Dossel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dossel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dossel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Dossel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dossel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dossel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Dossel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossel 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dossel. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dossel. For the veterans among your Dossel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dossel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dossel in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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