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Doghaty Family History

Doghaty 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: Doughty, Bohaty, Dougharty, Donat, Donato, Ogata, Dolata, De Hay

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Where is the Doghaty family from?

You can see how Doghaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doghaty family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Doghaty families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Doghaty's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Doghaty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Doghaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doghaty 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 Doghaty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Doghaty. For the veterans among your Doghaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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