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Doukas Family History

Doukas Name Meaning

Greek: from medieval Greek doukas ‘duke lord’ from Latin dux. This was the name of a family of imperial rank in medieval Byzantium.

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


Similar surnames: Loukas, Dukas, Bouras, Duke, Younan, Ducas, Goulas, Dumas, Rokos

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Where is the Doukas family from?

You can see how Doukas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doukas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doukas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Doukas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Doukas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doukas families in 1920.
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What did your Doukas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Confectioner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doukas. 50% of Doukas men worked as a Confectioner. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Confectioner
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doukas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doukas 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Doukas. 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 455 military records available for the last name Doukas. For the veterans among your Doukas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doukas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Doukas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Doukas in 1954 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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