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Donoch Family History

Donoch 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: Enoch, Dolch, Dorsch, Dosch, Donica, Gooch, Donath, Dorch, Dortch

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Where is the Donoch family from?

You can see how Donoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donoch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donoch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Donoch families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Donoch's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Donoch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donoch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Donoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donoch 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Donoch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Donoch. For the veterans among your Donoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donoch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Donoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donoch in 1957 was 43, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donoch 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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