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Dochardy Family History

Dochardy 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, Mchardy, Docherty, Orchard, Dockery, Chard, Hardy, Bouchard

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Where is the Dochardy family from?

You can see how Dochardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochardy family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Dochardy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. There were 12 Dochardy families living in Ayrshire, which was the highest population of Dochardy families in 1841 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dochardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Dochardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochardy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dochardy. 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 Dochardy. For the veterans among your Dochardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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