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Docus Family History

Docus 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: Dacus, Dycus, Dicus, Ochs, Dock, Dobos, Socks, Doris, Doles, Bonus

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Where is the Docus family from?

You can see how Docus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Docus families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Docus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Docus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docus 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 Docus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Docus. 100% of Docus men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Docus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docus 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Docus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Docus. For the veterans among your Docus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Docus

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