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Dortche Family History

Dortche 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: Dortch, Dorsch, Porche, Deroche, Dorch, Dore, Fortune, North, Force

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Where is the Dortche family from?

You can see how Dortche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dortche family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Dortche family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dortche's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dortche families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dortche 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 63 census records available for the last name Dortche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dortche 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dortche. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dortche. For the veterans among your Dortche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dortche lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Dortche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dortche in 1985 was 34, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dortche 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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