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Doloughty Family History

Doloughty 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, Drought, Dlouhy, Loughry, Dorough, Golightly, Willoughby

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Where is the Doloughty family from?

You can see how Doloughty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doloughty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doloughty families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Doloughty's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Doloughty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doloughty 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 102 census records available for the last name Doloughty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doloughty 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Doloughty. 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 51 military records available for the last name Doloughty. For the veterans among your Doloughty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doloughty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Doloughty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Doloughty in 1965 was 87, and 57 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doloughty 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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