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Doke Family History

Doke Surname Meaning

English: variant of Duke.

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


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Where is the Doke family from?

You can see how Doke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Doke families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Doke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doke families in 1891.
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What did your Doke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doke. 100% of Doke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Doke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doke 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Doke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doke. For the veterans among your Doke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doke in 1945 was 21, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doke 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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