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Doesken Family History

Doesken 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: Doepke, Dokken, Docken, Dieken, Noeske, Dolsen, Dresden, Dresen

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Where is the Doesken family from?

You can see how Doesken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doesken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doesken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Doesken family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Doesken's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Doesken families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doesken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doesken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doesken. 100% of Doesken men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Doesken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Doesken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doesken 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Doesken. 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 Doesken. For the veterans among your Doesken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doesken lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Doesken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doesken in 1947 was 44, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doesken 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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