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Dockstetter Family History

Dockstetter 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: Hofstetter, Dockstader, Hochstatter, Hochstetler, Hostetter

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Where is the Dockstetter family from?

You can see how Dockstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockstetter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dockstetter families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dockstetter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dockstetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockstetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dockstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockstetter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dockstetter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dockstetter. For the veterans among your Dockstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockstetter lifespan?

Average Dockstetter life expectancy in 1979 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockstetter 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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