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Docterman Family History

Docterman 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: Dochterman, Ockerman, Lockerman, Dauterman, Kosterman, Otterman

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Where is the Docterman family from?

You can see how Docterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docterman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Docterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Docterman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Docterman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Docterman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docterman 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 233 census records available for the last name Docterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docterman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Docterman. 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 56 military records available for the last name Docterman. For the veterans among your Docterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docterman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Docterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Docterman in 1966 was 68, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docterman 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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