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Dokes Family History

Dokes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Doke.

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


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Where is the Dokes family from?

You can see how Dokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dokes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Dokes families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Dokes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dokes families in 1911.
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What did your Dokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dokes. 53% of Dokes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dokes women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dokes were Operator and Servant.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Porter
    14%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dokes 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dokes. 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 255 military records available for the last name Dokes. For the veterans among your Dokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dokes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dokes in 1960 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dokes 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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