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Dagherty Family History

Dagherty 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: Daugherty, Faherty, Doherty, Haggerty, Docherty, Dougherty, Daughety

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Where is the Dagherty family from?

You can see how Dagherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagherty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dagherty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Dagherty families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dagherty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dagherty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagherty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Dagherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagherty 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Dagherty. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dagherty. For the veterans among your Dagherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagherty lifespan?

Average Dagherty life expectancy in 1975 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagherty 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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