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Dockall Family History

Dockall 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: Dowdall, Mackall, Dougall, Duckwall, Doll, Dockery, Gockel, Foxall

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Where is the Dockall family from?

You can see how Dockall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Dockall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Dockall family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dockall's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Dockall families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockall 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 Dockall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dockall. 60% of Dockall men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Dockall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockall 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 Dockall. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dockall. For the veterans among your Dockall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dockall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dockall in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockall 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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