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Doke Family History

Doke Name Meaning

English: variant of Duke .

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


Similar surnames: Dowe, Coke, Dokes, Done, Dike, Dove, Moke, Oke, Dome, Yoke

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Where is the Doke family from?

You can see how Doke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Doke families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Doke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doke. 28% of Doke men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Doke women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doke were Salesman and Canner. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Canner
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Doke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doke 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Doke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Doke. For the veterans among your Doke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doke in 1945 was 21, and 73 in 2004.

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