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Doscher Family History

Doscher Surname Meaning

North German (Döscher): Low German form of the occupational name Drescher ‘thresher’ from Middle Low German dörscher.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doscher family from?

You can see how Doscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doscher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Doscher families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doscher's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Doscher families in 1891.
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What did your Doscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doscher. 13% of Doscher men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Doscher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doscher were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Saleslady
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Doscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doscher 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Doscher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doscher. For the veterans among your Doscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doscher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Doscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doscher in 1954 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doscher 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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