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Douthat Family History

Douthat Surname Meaning

English: variant of Douthit.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Douthat family from?

You can see how Douthat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douthat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Douthat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Douthat families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Douthat's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Douthat families in 1891.
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What did your Douthat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Douthat. 42% of Douthat men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Douthat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Douthat were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Shoveler
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Douthat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douthat 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Douthat. 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 453 military records available for the last name Douthat. For the veterans among your Douthat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douthat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Douthat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Douthat in 1962 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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