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Doughtey Family History

Doughtey 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: Doughty, Doughten, Dougher, Loughney, Loughrey, Daughtry, Doughton

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Where is the Doughtey family from?

You can see how Doughtey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughtey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughtey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Doughtey families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Doughtey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doughtey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doughtey 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 Doughtey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doughtey. 75% of Doughtey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doughtey women worked as a Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Doughtey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Doughtey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughtey 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Doughtey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Doughtey. For the veterans among your Doughtey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughtey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Doughtey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doughtey in 1967 was 68, and 86 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doughtey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doughtey 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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