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Dorocher Family History

Dorocher 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: Durocher, Derocher, Porcher, Deroche, Doscher, Doescher, Desrocher

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Where is the Dorocher family from?

You can see how Dorocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorocher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dorocher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorocher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dorocher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorocher 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 101 census records available for the last name Dorocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorocher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dorocher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dorocher. For the veterans among your Dorocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorocher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Dorocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dorocher in 1975 was 69, and 29 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorocher 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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