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Dochter Family History

Dochter 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: Dichter, Dockter, Docter, Richter, Achter, Lichter, Kocher, Doster

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Where is the Dochter family from?

You can see how Dochter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dochter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Dochter families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dochter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dochter families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dochter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dochter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dochter. 36% of Dochter men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Dochter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Dochter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dochter 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Dochter. 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 180 military records available for the last name Dochter. For the veterans among your Dochter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dochter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dochter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dochter in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dochter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dochter 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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