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Doorty Family History

Doorty 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: Dobry, Boortz, Darty, Dorta, Roarty, Dooley, Mooty, Doherty, Dort

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Where is the Doorty family from?

You can see how Doorty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doorty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Doorty family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doorty's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Doorty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doorty 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 432 census records available for the last name Doorty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorty 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Doorty. 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 30 military records available for the last name Doorty. For the veterans among your Doorty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Doorty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Doorty in 1970 was 84, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doorty 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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