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Dochart Family History

Dochart 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: Lockhart, Dechant, Dechert, Machart, De Hart, Denhart, Dorwart

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Where is the Dochart family from?

You can see how Dochart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochart family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Dochart families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Dochart families living in Perthshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dochart's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dochart families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dochart 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 202 census records available for the last name Dochart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochart 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dochart. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dochart. For the veterans among your Dochart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochart lifespan?

Average Dochart life expectancy in 1969 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochart 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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