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Doxtater Family History

Doxtater Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dockstader.

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


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Where is the Doxtater family from?

You can see how Doxtater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doxtater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doxtater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Doxtater families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doxtater's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doxtater families in 1911.
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What did your Doxtater ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doxtater. 100% of Doxtater 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%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Doxtater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doxtater 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Doxtater. 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 520 military records available for the last name Doxtater. For the veterans among your Doxtater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doxtater lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Doxtater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doxtater in 1948 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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