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Dockus Family History

Dockus 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: Dockum, Mockus, Bockus, Dock, Backus, Socks, Dockins, Rocks, Dickes

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Where is the Dockus family from?

You can see how Dockus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dockus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dockus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dockus families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dockus's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dockus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dockus 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 Dockus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dockus. 50% of Dockus men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Dockus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dockus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dockus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dockus. For the veterans among your Dockus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dockus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dockus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dockus in 1965 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dockus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dockus 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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