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Dokka Family History

Dokka 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: Dock, Polka, Dona, Dorta, Dora, Dokken, Doak, Donna, Dutka, Doukas

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Where is the Dokka family from?

You can see how Dokka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dokka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dokka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dokka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dokka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dokka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dokka 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 Dokka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dokka. 60% of Dokka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Dokka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Dokka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dokka 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Dokka. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dokka. For the veterans among your Dokka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dokka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dokka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dokka in 1961 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dokka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dokka 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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