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Dossi Family History

Dossi 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: Doss, Doshi, Ossi, Rossi, Bossi, Ross, Moss, Fosse, Oss, Cosse

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Where is the Dossi family from?

You can see how Dossi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dossi families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dossi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dossi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dossi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dossi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dossi. 100% of Dossi 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 398 census records available for the last name Dossi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossi 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Dossi. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dossi. For the veterans among your Dossi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Dossi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dossi in 1953 was 58, and 71 in 2002.

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