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Doetsch Name Meaning

South German (Dötsch): nickname for a lumpish person a variant of Detsch from detsch ‘soft fat (person)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dietsch, Dersch, Letsch, Foertsch, Dietsche, Dorsch, Desch, Boesch

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Where is the Doetsch family from?

You can see how Doetsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doetsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doetsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doetsch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doetsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doetsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doetsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doetsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doetsch. 17% of Doetsch men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Doetsch women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doetsch were Farm Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doetsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doetsch 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Doetsch. 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 607 military records available for the last name Doetsch. For the veterans among your Doetsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doetsch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Doetsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doetsch in 1953 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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