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Docksteader Family History

Docksteader 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: Dockstader, Sacksteder, Beckstead, Hochstetler, Dockter, Dockweiler

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Where is the Docksteader family from?

You can see how Docksteader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docksteader family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Docksteader families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Docksteader families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Docksteader's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Docksteader families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docksteader 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 Docksteader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Docksteader. 50% of Docksteader 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Docksteader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Docksteader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docksteader 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Docksteader. 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 34 military records available for the last name Docksteader. For the veterans among your Docksteader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docksteader lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Docksteader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Docksteader in 1963 was 82, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Docksteader

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docksteader 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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