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Dochester Family History

Dochester 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: Rochester, Dorchester, Chester, Dichter, Doster, Chichester, Schetter

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Where is the Dochester family from?

You can see how Dochester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dochester families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dochester family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochester's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Dochester families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dochester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochester 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dochester. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dochester. For the veterans among your Dochester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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