Doucé History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Doucé familyThe surname Doucé was first found in Staffordshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire and held a family seat at Wittenhall. Early History of the Doucé familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Doucé research. Another 175 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1096, 1455, 1487, 1504, 1510, 1575, 1600, 1631, 1634, 1656 and 1661 are included under the topic Early Doucé History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Doucé Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ducie, Ducy, Ducey, Deucy, Deuce, Duce, Douce, Douse, Dousy, Doucet and many more. Early Notables of the Doucé familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Doucé Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Doucé RankingIn France, the name Doucé is the 5,513rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Doucé Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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