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Dohy Family History

Dohy 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: Doby, Dory, Dohr, Dohn, Dohm, Doty, John, Dore, Day, Don

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Where is the Dohy family from?

You can see how Dohy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dohy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohy 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 Dohy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Section Foreman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dohy. 100% of Dohy men worked as a Section Foreman.

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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 1921

  • Section Foreman
    100%

What Dohy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Dohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dohy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dohy. For the veterans among your Dohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dohy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dohy in 1970 was 89, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohy 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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