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Docken Family History

Docken Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened form of any of various German compound surnames beginning with Docken- for example Dockendorf.

Altered form of Norwegian Dokken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Docken family from?

You can see how Docken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Docken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Docken families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Docken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Docken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docken 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 Docken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Docken. 27% of Docken men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Docken women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Docken were Mechanic and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Docken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docken 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Docken. 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 370 military records available for the last name Docken. For the veterans among your Docken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Docken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Docken in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docken 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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