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Docholy Family History

Docholy 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: Dooly, Dockery, Scholl, Doctor, Denholm, Rockhold, Duchon, Kochel

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Where is the Docholy family from?

You can see how Docholy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docholy family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Docholy family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Docholy's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Docholy families in 1861.
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Census Records

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

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