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Dockhorn Family History

Dockhorn Surname 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: Docktor, Eichhorn, Dockery, Doctor, Lockhart, Cockburn, Rockhold

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Where is the Dockhorn family from?

You can see how Dockhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dockhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Dockhorn families living in Kansas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dockhorn's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dockhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dockhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dockhorn. 60% of Dockhorn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Dockhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockhorn 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Dockhorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 609 military records available for the last name Dockhorn. For the veterans among your Dockhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockhorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dockhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dockhorn in 1963 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dockhorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockhorn 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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