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Doake Family History

Doake Surname Meaning

see Doak.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Doake family from?

You can see how Doake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doake family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doake's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Doake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doake 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 Doake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doake. 100% of Doake 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Doake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doake 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Doake. 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 244 military records available for the last name Doake. For the veterans among your Doake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doake lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Doake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Doake in 1965 was 83, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doake 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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