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Docanto Family History

Docanto 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: Donato, Canto, Decato, Donat, Morant, Jacinto, Solano, Ducat, Conant

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Docanto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docanto 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Docanto. 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 18 military records available for the last name Docanto. For the veterans among your Docanto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docanto lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Docanto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Docanto in 1973 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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