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Dockrell Family History

Dockrell Surname Meaning

see Dockerill.

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


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Where is the Dockrell family from?

You can see how Dockrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dockrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Dockrell families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dockrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dockrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockrell 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 Dockrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dockrell. 100% of Dockrell men worked as an Incapacitated and 89% of Dockrell 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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Home Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Dockrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dockrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockrell 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Dockrell. 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 292 military records available for the last name Dockrell. For the veterans among your Dockrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockrell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Dockrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dockrell in 1965 was 89, and 37 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dockrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockrell 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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