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Docy Family History

Docy 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, Doby, Dory, Doty, Dacy, Locy, Dore, Day, Don, Lock

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Where is the Docy family from?

You can see how Docy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Docy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Docy families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Docy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Docy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docy 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 187 census records available for the last name Docy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Docy. 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 46 military records available for the last name Docy. For the veterans among your Docy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Docy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Docy in 1974 was 75, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docy 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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