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Doeksen Family History

Doeksen 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: Doerksen, Dokken, Docken, Dieken, Dolsen, Diersen, Dresen, Deeken

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Doeksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeksen 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Doeksen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Doeksen. For the veterans among your Doeksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeksen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Doeksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doeksen in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 1998.

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