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Dochat Family History

Dochat 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: Rochat, Donat, Ducat, Kochan, Dechant, Lachat, Dockham, Socha, Focht

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Where is the Dochat family from?

You can see how Dochat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dochat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dochat family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochat's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dochat families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Dochat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochat 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dochat. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dochat. For the veterans among your Dochat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dochat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dochat in 1967 was 77, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochat 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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