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Dokos Family History

Dokos 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: Dobos, Rokos, Dokes, Tokos, Kos, Roos, Boros, Kakos, Makos, Delos

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Where is the Dokos family from?

You can see how Dokos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dokos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dokos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dokos families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dokos's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dokos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dokos 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 Dokos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dokos. 45% of Dokos 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
    45%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Manager
    23%

What Dokos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Dokos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dokos 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Dokos. 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 105 military records available for the last name Dokos. For the veterans among your Dokos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dokos lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dokos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dokos in 1959 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dokos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dokos 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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