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Docking Family History

Docking Surname Meaning

from Docking (Norfolk).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Docking family from?

You can see how Docking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Docking families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Docking families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Docking's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Docking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docking 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 Docking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Docking. 28% of Docking men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Docking women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Docking were Farm Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Docks Store Keeper
    19%
  • Heating Engineer
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Docking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docking 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Docking. 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 885 military records available for the last name Docking. For the veterans among your Docking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docking lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Docking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Docking in 1959 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Docking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docking 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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