This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dounchis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dounchis Family History

Dounchis 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: Council, Douthit, Ouchi, Donais, Donis, Funches, Houchin, Duchin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dounchis family from?

You can see how Dounchis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dounchis family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Dounchis families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Dounchis's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dounchis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dounchis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Dounchis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dounchis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dounchis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dounchis

Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Dounchis. 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.

View all Dounchis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Dounchis. For the veterans among your Dounchis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dounchis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dounchis family history

Discover More

What is the average Dounchis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Dounchis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dounchis in 1974 was 80, and 57 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dounchis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dounchis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dounchis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial