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Dokoff Family History

Dokoff 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: Doroff, Duboff, Koff, Danoff, Dolloff, Rosoff, Skoff, Boroff, Rogoff

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Where is the Dokoff family from?

You can see how Dokoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dokoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dokoff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dokoff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dokoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dokoff 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 18 census records available for the last name Dokoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dokoff 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dokoff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dokoff. For the veterans among your Dokoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dokoff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Dokoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dokoff in 1980 was 90, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dokoff 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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