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Daktor Family History

Daktor Name 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: Doktor, Pastor, Dalton, Sartor, Bator, Factor, Astor, Doctor, Kantor

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Where is the Daktor family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daktor 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 Daktor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daktor. 100% of Daktor men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Daktor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daktor 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Daktor. 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 7 military records available for the last name Daktor. For the veterans among your Daktor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daktor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Daktor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Daktor in 1970 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

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