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Dochney Family History

Dochney 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: Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Lachney, Dominey, Dohner, Bochner, Doney

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Where is the Dochney family from?

You can see how Dochney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dochney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dochney families living in Maryland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dochney's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dochney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dochney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dochney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hotel Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dochney. 100% of Dochney men worked as a Hotel Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Hotel Clerk
    100%

What Dochney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Dochney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochney 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dochney. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dochney. For the veterans among your Dochney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Dochney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dochney in 1967 was 48, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dochney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochney 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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