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Doshi Family History

Doshi Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): occupational name from Gujarati dsahi ‘hawker selling cloth’ from Persian dush ‘shoulder’.

The name is derived from the combination of these terms, reflecting the profession of individuals in that region.

The agent noun suffix -ī indicates a person involved in this trade.

This suggests that hawkers would carry cloth over their shoulders while selling it.

Overall, it highlights the cultural and occupational significance of the name within the Gujarati context.

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


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You can see how Doshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doshi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doshi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doshi family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doshi's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Doshi families in 1920.
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Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Doshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doshi in 1976 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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