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Doktor Family History

Doktor Surname Meaning

Hungarian, Polish, Czech, and Slovak: occupational name from the academic title doktor.

In the past, this title denoted a scholar or a learned man more often than a medical doctor.

The term reflects the significance of academic achievement in these cultures.

Occupational names often provide insight into the professions that have historically held value in society.

As such, the title embodies a legacy of intellectual pursuit and respect for education.

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


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Where is the Doktor family from?

You can see how Doktor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doktor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doktor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Doktor families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doktor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doktor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doktor 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 Doktor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doktor. 25% of Doktor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Doktor women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doktor were Tailor and 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Printer
    13%
  • Tailor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Doktor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doktor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doktor 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Doktor. 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 855 military records available for the last name Doktor. For the veterans among your Doktor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doktor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Doktor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Doktor in 1960 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doktor 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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