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Dochard Family History

Dochard 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: Orchard, Chard, Bouchard, Gothard, Lockard, Dollard, Dorward, Richard

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Where is the Dochard family from?

You can see how Dochard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochard family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Dochard families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Dochard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dochard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dochard 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 331 census records available for the last name Dochard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochard 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dochard. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dochard. For the veterans among your Dochard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Dochard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dochard in 1972 was 71, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochard 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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