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Doks Family History

Doks 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: Doss, Dols, Dods, Dokes, Doke, Ross, Sok, Kos, Dore, Duke

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Where is the Doks family from?

You can see how Doks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doks family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Doks family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Doks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doks 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Doks. 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 Doks. For the veterans among your Doks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doks lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Doks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doks in 1973 was 71, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doks 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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