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Donches Family History

Donches 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, Dyches, Doscher, Funches, Dones, Sanches, Punches, Donges

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Where is the Donches family from?

You can see how Donches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donches family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donches families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Donches family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donches's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Donches families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donches 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 99 census records available for the last name Donches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donches 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Donches. 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 10 military records available for the last name Donches. For the veterans among your Donches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donches lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Donches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Donches in 1969 was 65, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donches 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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