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Doakes Family History

Doakes Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Doakes family from?

You can see how Doakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doakes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Doakes families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Doakes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doakes families in 1891.
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What did your Doakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doakes. 43% of Doakes men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Doakes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doakes were Driller and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Driller
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Doakes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Doakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doakes 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Doakes. 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 153 military records available for the last name Doakes. For the veterans among your Doakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doakes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Doakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Doakes in 1953 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doakes 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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