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Doughtie Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Doughty .

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


Similar surnames: Doughty, Oughton, Rought, Doughten, Route, Douthett, Daughtrey

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Where is the Doughtie family from?

You can see how Doughtie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughtie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughtie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Doughtie families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doughtie's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Doughtie families in 1911.
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What did your Doughtie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and 0 were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doughtie. 41% of Doughtie men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Doughtie women worked as a 0. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doughtie were Manager and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • 0
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doughtie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughtie 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Doughtie. 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 729 military records available for the last name Doughtie. For the veterans among your Doughtie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughtie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Doughtie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doughtie in 1950 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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