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Doka Family History

Doka 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: Dona, Dora, Doda, Oka, Boka, Doke, Sok, Dore, Duke, Donat

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Where is the Doka family from?

You can see how Doka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Doka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doka families in 1880.
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What did your Doka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doka. 50% of Doka men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Doka women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Foreman
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Doka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doka 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Doka. 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 236 military records available for the last name Doka. For the veterans among your Doka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Doka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Doka in 1964 was 81, and 61 in 2004.

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