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Doghty Family History

Doghty 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, Doty, Lighty, Douty, Dority, Dowty, Loghry, Voght, Donat

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Where is the Doghty family from?

You can see how Doghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doghty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Doghty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doghty family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doghty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Doghty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doghty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Doghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doghty 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Doghty. 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 7 military records available for the last name Doghty. For the veterans among your Doghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doghty lifespan?

Average Doghty life expectancy in 1998 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doghty 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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