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Doughty Family History

Doughty Name Meaning

English: nickname for a powerful or brave man especially a champion jouster from Middle English do(u)ghti douti dighti (Old English dohtig dyhtig) ‘bold brave strong; worthy; excellent’.

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


Similar surnames: Doughman, Tough, Doggett, Doughtie, Doughton, Houghton, Douty

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Where is the Doughty family from?

You can see how Doughty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 664 Doughty families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Doughty's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doughty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doughty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doughty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doughty. 10% of Doughty men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Doughty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doughty were Farm Labourer and Domestic Duties. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Farm Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
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Census Records

There are 127,000 census records available for the last name Doughty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughty 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Doughty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Doughty. For the veterans among your Doughty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughty lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Doughty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doughty in 1947 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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