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Docher Family History

Docher 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: Kocher, Locher, Doscher, Dosher, Docter, Socher, Dicker, Becher

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Where is the Docher family from?

You can see how Docher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Docher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Docher family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Docher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Docher families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Docher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Docher. 78% of Docher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Docher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Docher were Beck Operator and Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Beck Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Docher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Docher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docher 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Docher. 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 55 military records available for the last name Docher. For the veterans among your Docher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Docher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Docher in 1963 was 37, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docher 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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