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Dochety Family History

Dochety 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: Docherty, Dockery, Doheny, Doherty, Dockett, Dolney, Downey, Dorney

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Where is the Dochety family from?

You can see how Dochety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochety family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dochety families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dochety family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochety's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dochety families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Dochety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochety 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dochety. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dochety. For the veterans among your Dochety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochety lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Dochety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dochety in 1979 was 80, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochety 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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