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Daughrity Family History

Daughrity Surname Meaning

Altered form of Manx and Irish Daugherty.

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


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Where is the Daughrity family from?

You can see how Daughrity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daughrity family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daughrity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Daughrity families living in Kentucky. This was about 42% of all the recorded Daughrity's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Daughrity families in 1880.
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What did your Daughrity ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daughrity. 52% of Daughrity men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Daughrity women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daughrity were Woodsman Laborer and Farmer.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Woodsman Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daughrity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daughrity 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Daughrity. 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 143 military records available for the last name Daughrity. For the veterans among your Daughrity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daughrity lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Daughrity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Daughrity in 1963 was 44, and 51 in 2004.

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