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Donche Family History

Donche 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: Donchez, Ponce, Dolch, Poche, Roche, Donze, Dence, Dance, Concha

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Where is the Donche family from?

You can see how Donche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donche families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Donche families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donche's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Donche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donche 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 Donche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donche. 100% of Donche men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Donche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Donche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donche 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Donche. 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 39 military records available for the last name Donche. For the veterans among your Donche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Donche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Donche in 1965 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donche 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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