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Docket Family History

Docket 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: Docken, Dockett, Dicker, Cocke, Ducker, Dockery, Gockel, Decker

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Where is the Docket family from?

You can see how Docket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docket family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Docket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Docket families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Docket's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Docket families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docket 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 Docket ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Docket. 100% of Docket men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Docket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docket 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Docket. 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 140 military records available for the last name Docket. For the veterans among your Docket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docket lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1994, in the United States, Docket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Docket in 1956 was 50, and 39 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docket 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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