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Doxstater Family History

Doxstater 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: Doxtater, Doxtator, Doster, Dockstader, Stater, Dotter, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Doxstater family from?

You can see how Doxstater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxstater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doxstater families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Doxstater families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doxstater's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doxstater families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doxstater 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 Doxstater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doxstater. 100% of Doxstater men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Doxstater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Doxstater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxstater 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doxstater. 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 66 military records available for the last name Doxstater. For the veterans among your Doxstater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doxstater lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Doxstater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Doxstater in 1963 was 51, and 75 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doxstater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doxstater 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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