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Doskocil Family History

Doskocil Surname Meaning

Czech (Doskočil): nickname for a lively or agile person meaning literally ‘he jumped’.

From the past participle of the verb doskočit ‘to jump to spring up’.

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


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Where is the Doskocil family from?

You can see how Doskocil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doskocil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doskocil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Doskocil families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doskocil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doskocil families in 1880.
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What did your Doskocil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doskocil. 39% of Doskocil men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doskocil women worked as a Beautician.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Doskocil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doskocil 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Doskocil. 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 202 military records available for the last name Doskocil. For the veterans among your Doskocil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doskocil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Doskocil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doskocil in 1962 was 53, and 68 in 2003.

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