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Dochtermann Family History

Dochtermann 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: Dochterman, Ostermann, Schuermann, Dohrmann, Holtermann, Lichterman

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Where is the Dochtermann family from?

You can see how Dochtermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochtermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dochtermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dochtermann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochtermann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dochtermann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Dochtermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochtermann 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Dochtermann. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dochtermann. For the veterans among your Dochtermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochtermann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dochtermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dochtermann in 1962 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochtermann 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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