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Doncher Family History

Doncher 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: Doscher, Donaher, Donchez, Fancher, Kocher, Dougher, Poucher, Boucher

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Where is the Doncher family from?

You can see how Doncher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doncher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doncher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doncher family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doncher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doncher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doncher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Doncher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doncher 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Doncher. 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 25 military records available for the last name Doncher. For the veterans among your Doncher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doncher lifespan?

Average Doncher life expectancy in 1976 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doncher 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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