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Doser Family History

Doser Surname Meaning

German (also Döser): nickname for an indolent man from an agent derivative of Middle High German dōsen ‘to slumber or doze’.

Compare Dosher, Doshier and Dozer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doser family from?

You can see how Doser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Doser families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doser families in 1911.
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What did your Doser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doser. 38% of Doser men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Doser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doser were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doser 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Doser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Doser. For the veterans among your Doser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doser lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Doser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doser in 1948 was 40, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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