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Douch Family History

Douch Surname Meaning

from Douche a Norman form of Douce ‘sweet pleasant’; compare Dowse.

alternatively a variant of Dutch.

Some examples may belong at (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Douch family from?

You can see how Douch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Douch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Douch families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Douch's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Douch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Douch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Douch. 24% of Douch men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Douch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Douch were Greengrocer Shop Keeper and Housekeeper maid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Roodman
    12%
  • Greengrocer Shop Keeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper maid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Douch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douch 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Douch. 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 455 military records available for the last name Douch. For the veterans among your Douch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Douch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Douch in 1970 was 93, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douch 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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