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Douchet Family History

Douchet 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: Doucet, Touchet, Douthit, Dougher, Poucher, Boucher, Bouche, Goucher

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Where is the Douchet family from?

You can see how Douchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douchet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Douchet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Douchet family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Douchet's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Douchet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douchet 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 138 census records available for the last name Douchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douchet 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Douchet. 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 30 military records available for the last name Douchet. For the veterans among your Douchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douchet lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Douchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Douchet in 1987 was 51, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douchet 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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