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Doucher Family History

Doucher 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: Dougher, Poucher, Boucher, Goucher, Doscher, Foucher, Ducker, Kocher

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Where is the Doucher family from?

You can see how Doucher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doucher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doucher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doucher family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Doucher's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Doucher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doucher 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 Doucher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doucher. 50% of Doucher men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Doucher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Doucher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doucher 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Doucher. 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 51 military records available for the last name Doucher. For the veterans among your Doucher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doucher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Doucher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doucher in 1968 was 81, and 47 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doucher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doucher 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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