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Dockrall Family History

Dockrall 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: Cockrell, Duckwall, Cockrill, Dockray, Dowdall, Mackrell, Rockwell

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Where is the Dockrall family from?

You can see how Dockrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockrall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Dockrall families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Dockrall family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dockrall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dockrall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dockrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockrall 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Dockrall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dockrall. For the veterans among your Dockrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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