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Dohkus Family History

Dohkus 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: Doukas, Norkus, Dockum, Mockus, Dapkus, Bockus, Dokes, Loftus, Darius

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Where is the Dohkus family from?

You can see how Dohkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohkus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dohkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohkus 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 9 census records available for the last name Dohkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohkus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dohkus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dohkus. For the veterans among your Dohkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohkus lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Dohkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dohkus in 1996 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohkus 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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