| ![Show Contents]() Dockrill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The origins of the Dockrill surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name originated with an early member who was a trapper of small game; it literally means "cut the hare's tail," from the Old English words dokc, which meant "cut off," and hare, a word that has not changed meaning. Early Origins of the Dockrill familyThe surname Dockrill was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Dockrill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dockrill research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dockrill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dockrill Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Dockrill has been recorded under many different variations, including Docker, Dockwra, Dockray, Dockwray, Dockrell and many more. Early Notables of the Dockrill familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dockrill Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Dockrill family to Ireland
Some of the Dockrill family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Dockrill Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Joseph Dockrill, (b. 1834), aged 25, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mary Anne" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th August 1859 1
- Mr. John Dockrill, (b. 1841), aged 18, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Mary Anne" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th August 1859 1
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Semper eadem
Motto Translation: Always the same.
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Dockrill migration to New Zealand 
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