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Docther Family History

Docther 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: Docter, Kocher, Doster, Doctor, Dougher, Rother, Lowther, Dockter

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Where is the Docther family from?

You can see how Docther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docther family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Docther families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Docther's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Docther families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Docther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docther 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Docther. 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 Docther. For the veterans among your Docther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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