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Doughert Family History

Doughert 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: Dougher, Dougherty, Douget, Bougher, Douthett, Daugherty, Dougharty

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Where is the Doughert family from?

You can see how Doughert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 5 Doughert families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doughert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doughert families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doughert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Doughert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doughert. 24% of Doughert men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Engineer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Doughert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Doughert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughert 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Doughert. 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 71 military records available for the last name Doughert. For the veterans among your Doughert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Doughert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Doughert in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doughert 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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