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Docwra Family History

Docwra Surname Meaning

see Dockray.

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


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Where is the Docwra family from?

You can see how Docwra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docwra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Docwra families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Docwra families living in Norfolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Docwra's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Docwra families in 1891.
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What did your Docwra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant (fishmonger Fireter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Docwra. 100% of Docwra men worked as a Shop Assistant (fishmonger Fireter and 74% of Docwra 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

  • Shop Assistant (fishmonger Fireter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic (retired)
    6%
  • Salvation Army Officer
    6%

What Docwra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Docwra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docwra 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Docwra. 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 202 military records available for the last name Docwra. For the veterans among your Docwra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docwra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Docwra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Docwra in 1973 was 63, and 80 in 1989.

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