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Docter Family History

Docter Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: occupational name for a surgeon or doctor. See Dockter.

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


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Where is the Docter family from?

You can see how Docter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Docter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Docter families living in Essex. This was about 62% of all the recorded Docter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Docter families in 1891.
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What did your Docter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Docter. 72% of Docter 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
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    29%

What Docter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Docter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docter 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Docter. 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 302 military records available for the last name Docter. For the veterans among your Docter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Docter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Docter in 1956 was 59, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docter 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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