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Docs Family History

Docs 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: Dock, Doss, Dols, Dods, Ross, Kos, Dore, Moss, Don, Lock

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Where is the Docs family from?

You can see how Docs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Docs family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Docs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Docs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Docs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docs 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Docs. 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 57 military records available for the last name Docs. For the veterans among your Docs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Docs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Docs in 1970 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docs 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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