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Docke Family History

Docke 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: Cocke, Dock, Dicke, Locke, Docken, Dopke, Focke, Rocke, Domke, Gocke

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Where is the Docke family from?

You can see how Docke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Docke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Docke families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Docke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Docke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docke 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 Docke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Docke. 100% of Docke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Docke women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Docke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Docke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docke 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Docke. 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 131 military records available for the last name Docke. For the veterans among your Docke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Docke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Docke in 1967 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Docke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docke 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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