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Datch Family History

Datch Name 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: Hatch, Patch, Latch, Katch, Dutch, Dasch, Dach, Gatch, Ditch, Batch

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Where is the Datch family from?

You can see how Datch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Datch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Datch families living in Maryland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Datch's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Datch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datch 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 Datch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Datch. 50% of Datch women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Sales Girl
    50%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Datch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datch 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Datch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Datch. For the veterans among your Datch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Datch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Datch in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 1993.

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