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Douth Family History

Douth 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: Louth, South, Routh, Doutt, Douty, Rout, Roth, North, Booth, Kluth

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Where is the Douth family from?

You can see how Douth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Douth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Douth families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Douth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Douth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douth 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 Douth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Douth. 50% of Douth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Douth women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Douth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douth 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Douth. 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 107 military records available for the last name Douth. For the veterans among your Douth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douth lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1995, in the United States, Douth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Douth in 1947 was 49, and 55 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Douth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douth 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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