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Dorche Family History

Dorche 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: Porche, Dorch, Dore, Force, Dolch, Dorsch, Horch, Poche, Roche

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Where is the Dorche family from?

You can see how Dorche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorche family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorche families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dorche family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorche's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Dorche families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorche 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 130 census records available for the last name Dorche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorche 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dorche. 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 Dorche. For the veterans among your Dorche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorche lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Dorche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dorche in 1971 was 78, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorche 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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