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Docis Family History

Docis Surname 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: Doris, Dobis, Donis, Kocis, Dowis, Boris, Danis, Solis, Duris, Rodis

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Where is the Docis family from?

You can see how Docis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Docis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Docis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Docis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Docis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Docis. 100% of Docis men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Docis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Docis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Docis. For the veterans among your Docis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Docis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Docis in 1968 was 78, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docis 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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