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Docteur Family History

Docteur Name 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: Docter, Doster, Doctor, Dockter, Dokter, Dotter, Porter, Dicker

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Where is the Docteur family from?

You can see how Docteur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docteur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Docteur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Docteur families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Docteur's in USA. New York had the highest population of Docteur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docteur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Docteur ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Docteur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docteur 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Docteur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Docteur. For the veterans among your Docteur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docteur lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Docteur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Docteur in 1961 was 76, and 53 in 2004.

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