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Doce Family History

Doce 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: Dore, Dove, Dole, Doe, Dock, Duce, Dice, Dome, Dace, Toce

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Where is the Doce family from?

You can see how Doce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doce families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Doce family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doce's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Doce families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Doce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doce 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Doce. 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 23 military records available for the last name Doce. For the veterans among your Doce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doce lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Doce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doce in 1959 was 62, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doce 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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