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Docney Family History

Docney 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: Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Doney, Dooney, Torney, Dockery, Rodney

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Where is the Docney family from?

You can see how Docney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Docney families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Docney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Docney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Docney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Docney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Docney. For the veterans among your Docney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Docney

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