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Dockrey Family History

Dockrey Surname Meaning

English (Cumberland Lancashire Yorkshire): variant of Dockray.

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


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Where is the Dockrey family from?

You can see how Dockrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dockrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Dockrey families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dockrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dockrey families in 1911.
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What did your Dockrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dockrey. 47% of Dockrey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dockrey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dockrey were Owner and Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Dockrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dockrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockrey 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Dockrey. 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 359 military records available for the last name Dockrey. For the veterans among your Dockrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockrey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dockrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dockrey in 1953 was 49, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dockrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockrey 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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