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Dochatty Family History

Dochatty 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: Docherty, Chitty, Dechant, Doherty, Dicharry, Schatte, Mohanty

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Where is the Dochatty family from?

You can see how Dochatty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochatty family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dochatty families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochatty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dochatty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Dochatty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochatty 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 Dochatty. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dochatty. For the veterans among your Dochatty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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