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Dochterty Family History

Dochterty 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: Docherty, Doherty, Dichter, Dockery, Dechert, Dockter, Dochterman

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Where is the Dochterty family from?

You can see how Dochterty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dochterty family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Dochterty families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Dochterty families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dochterty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dochterty families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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