Origins of the Dockeray surname

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    In 1921, most Dockerays lived in north-west

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    What are the most common Dockeray first names?

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    Common jobs for Dockerays

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    Commmon female occupations for Dockerays in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant Domestic

    6

    Annuitant

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Dockerays in 1921

    Iron Ore Miner

    7

    Farmer

    6

    Fireman

    5

    Master

    4

    Apprentice Joiner

    3

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