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Dokler Family History

Dokler 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: Dobler, Dokter, Dowler, Toller, Dollar, Dormer, Oyler, Ohler, Dole

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Where is the Dokler family from?

You can see how Dokler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dokler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dokler family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dokler's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Dokler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dokler 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 Dokler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Dokler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dokler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dokler 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dokler. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dokler. For the veterans among your Dokler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dokler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Dokler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dokler in 1971 was 51, and 98 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dokler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dokler 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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