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Doughten Family History

Doughten Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Doughton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doughten family from?

You can see how Doughten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Doughten families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Doughten's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Doughten families in 1911.
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What did your Doughten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doughten. 56% of Doughten men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Doughten women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doughten were Steel Worker and Stenographer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Steel Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Doughten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doughten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughten 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Doughten. 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 442 military records available for the last name Doughten. For the veterans among your Doughten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughten lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doughten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doughten in 1945 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doughten 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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