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Doaty Family History

Doaty 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: Doty, Douty, Dowty, Donat, Day, Donato, Dobry, Monty, Boat, Moat

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Where is the Doaty family from?

You can see how Doaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doaty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doaty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Doaty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Doaty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doaty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doaty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doaty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doaty. 40% of Doaty men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%

What Doaty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Doaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doaty 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Doaty. 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 116 military records available for the last name Doaty. For the veterans among your Doaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doaty lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Doaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Doaty in 1958 was 47, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doaty 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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