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Dockendorf Family History

Dockendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place near Bitburg called Dockendorf.

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


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Where is the Dockendorf family from?

You can see how Dockendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockendorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dockendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dockendorf family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dockendorf's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Dockendorf families in 1911.
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What did your Dockendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dockendorf. 100% of Dockendorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dockendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dockendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockendorf 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Dockendorf. 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 497 military records available for the last name Dockendorf. For the veterans among your Dockendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dockendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dockendorf in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockendorf 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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