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Docksey Family History

Docksey Surname Meaning

see Doxey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Docksey family from?

You can see how Docksey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docksey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Docksey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Docksey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Docksey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Docksey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docksey 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 Docksey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Docksey. 40% of Docksey men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Docksey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Docksey were Joiner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    40%
  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Joiner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Docksey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Docksey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docksey 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Docksey. 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 262 military records available for the last name Docksey. For the veterans among your Docksey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docksey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Docksey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Docksey in 1972 was 83, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Docksey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docksey 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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