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Dockay Family History

Dockay 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: Dockray, Dockery, Dock, Dockham, Mckay, Docken, Doukas, De Kay

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Where is the Dockay family from?

You can see how Dockay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dockay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dockay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dockay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dockay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockay 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 40 census records available for the last name Dockay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dockay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dockay. For the veterans among your Dockay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockay lifespan?

Average Dockay life expectancy in 1987 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockay 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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