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Dockam Family History

Dockam 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: Dockham, Dockum, Dock, Docken, Roskam, Doukas, De Kam, Lockamy

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Where is the Dockam family from?

You can see how Dockam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dockam families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dockam families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dockam's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dockam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Dockam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockam 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dockam. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dockam. For the veterans among your Dockam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Dockam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dockam in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockam 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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