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Dockson Family History

Dockson 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: Dickson, Jackson, Rickson, Docken, Dobson, Hickson, Nickson, Dowson

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Where is the Dockson family from?

You can see how Dockson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dockson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Dockson family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dockson's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Dockson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockson 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 Dockson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dockson. 100% of Dockson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dockson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Dockson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dockson. 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 60 military records available for the last name Dockson. For the veterans among your Dockson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Dockson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dockson in 1983 was 76, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockson 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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