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Dokweiler Family History

Dokweiler 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: Dockweiler, Detweiler, Osweiler, Keiler, Domeier, Dobmeier, Weiler

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Where is the Dokweiler family from?

You can see how Dokweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dokweiler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dokweiler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dokweiler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dokweiler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Dokweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dokweiler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dokweiler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dokweiler. For the veterans among your Dokweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dokweiler lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Dokweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dokweiler in 1990 was 27, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dokweiler 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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