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Dockray Family History

Dockray Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places in Cumbria: Dockray (Woodside Matterdale) or Great and Little Dockray (Penrith) all recorded as Dokwra in the 13th century;

see Dockery

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


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Where is the Dockray family from?

You can see how Dockray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dockray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 180 Dockray families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dockray's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dockray families in 1891.
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What did your Dockray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dockray. 43% of Dockray men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Dockray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dockray were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Retired
    29%
  • Dairy Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dockray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockray 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Dockray. 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 557 military records available for the last name Dockray. For the veterans among your Dockray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockray lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dockray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dockray in 1960 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockray 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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