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Dochez Family History

Dochez 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: Donchez, Kocher, Poche, Roche, Chez, Kochel, Boche, Docken, Dyches

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Where is the Dochez family from?

You can see how Dochez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochez family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dochez families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochez's in USA. California had the highest population of Dochez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dochez 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 81 census records available for the last name Dochez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochez 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dochez. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dochez. For the veterans among your Dochez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochez lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dochez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dochez in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochez 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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