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Dorharty Family History

Dorharty 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: Moriarty, Doherty, Dorwart, Docherty, Dougharty, Harty, Darty

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Where is the Dorharty family from?

You can see how Dorharty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorharty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Dorharty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Dorharty families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dorharty's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Dorharty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorharty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Dorharty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorharty 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dorharty. 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 Dorharty. For the veterans among your Dorharty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorharty lifespan?

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