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Dookins Family History

Dookins 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: Dockins, Dopkins, Dobkins, Hopkins, Doolin, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Dookins family from?

You can see how Dookins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dookins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dookins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dookins family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dookins's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dookins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dookins 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 30 census records available for the last name Dookins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dookins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dookins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dookins. For the veterans among your Dookins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dookins lifespan?

Average Dookins life expectancy in 1989 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dookins 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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