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Doxtader Family History

Doxtader 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: Doxtater, Doxtator, Doster, Dockstader, Dolder, Dokter, Stader

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Where is the Doxtader family from?

You can see how Doxtader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxtader family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doxtader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Doxtader families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Doxtader's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Doxtader families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doxtader 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 Doxtader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doxtader. 100% of Doxtader men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doxtader women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Doxtader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doxtader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxtader 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Doxtader. 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 420 military records available for the last name Doxtader. For the veterans among your Doxtader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doxtader lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Doxtader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Doxtader in 1963 was 68, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doxtader 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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