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Doxat Family History

Doxat 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: Donat, Ducat, Donato, Dolak, Doman, Boat, Moat, Dorst, Dott, Monat

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Where is the Doxat family from?

You can see how Doxat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Doxat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Doxat families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Doxat's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Doxat families in 1891.
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What did your Doxat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doxat. 67% of Doxat women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Doxat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxat 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Doxat. 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 106 military records available for the last name Doxat. For the veterans among your Doxat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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