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Dossey Family History

Dossey Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Dorsey.

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


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Where is the Dossey family from?

You can see how Dossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dossey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Dossey families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Dossey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dossey families in 1911.
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What did your Dossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dossey. 34% of Dossey men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Dossey women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dossey were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Dossey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dossey 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Dossey. 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 Dossey. For the veterans among your Dossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dossey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dossey in 1947 was 44, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dossey 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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