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Doxtator Family History

Doxtator Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dockstader. It is common among Native Americans (Oneidas) in WI and in Canada (ON).

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


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Where is the Doxtator family from?

You can see how Doxtator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxtator family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doxtator families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 85 Doxtator families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doxtator's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doxtator families in 1911.
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What did your Doxtator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doxtator. 48% of Doxtator men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Doxtator women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doxtator were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Wood Cutter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doxtator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxtator 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Doxtator. 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 513 military records available for the last name Doxtator. For the veterans among your Doxtator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doxtator lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Doxtator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Doxtator in 1951 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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