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Dokter Family History

Dokter Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: occupational name for a surgeon or doctor. See Dockter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dokter family from?

You can see how Dokter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dokter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dokter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dokter families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dokter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dokter families in 1880.
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What did your Dokter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dokter. 23% of Dokter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dokter women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dokter were Electrician and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Dokter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Dokter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dokter 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Dokter. 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 158 military records available for the last name Dokter. For the veterans among your Dokter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dokter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dokter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dokter in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dokter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dokter 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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