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Doekins Family History

Doekins 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: Dockins, Dopkins, Dobkins, Hopkins, Doering, Boykins, Corkins

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Where is the Doekins family from?

You can see how Doekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doekins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doekins families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Doekins family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Doekins's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Doekins families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Doekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doekins 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 Doekins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Doekins. For the veterans among your Doekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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