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Docharby Family History

Docharby 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: Dicharry, Docherty, Darby, Dockery, Carby, Ducharme, Doherty, Zachary

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Where is the Docharby family from?

You can see how Docharby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docharby family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Docharby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Docharby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Docharby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Docharby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Docharby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docharby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Docharby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Docharby. For the veterans among your Docharby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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