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Doerkson Family History

Doerkson 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, Duerson, Berkson, Derksen, Duerksen, Person, Courson

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Where is the Doerkson family from?

You can see how Doerkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doerkson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doerkson family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Doerkson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Doerkson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doerkson 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 Doerkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doerkson. 74% of Doerkson 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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Doerkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doerkson 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Doerkson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Doerkson. For the veterans among your Doerkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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