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Dockett Family History

Dockett Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Duckett. Alternatively the name may have arisen from Middle English doke heved ‘duck head’

but there is no evidence that this became a hereditary surname.

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


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Where is the Dockett family from?

You can see how Dockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dockett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Dockett families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dockett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dockett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockett 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 Dockett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dockett. 100% of Dockett men worked as a Farmer and 92% of Dockett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockett 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Dockett. 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 317 military records available for the last name Dockett. For the veterans among your Dockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dockett in 1955 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockett 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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