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Douthirt Family History

Douthirt 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: Douthit, Douthitt, Douthat, Douthett, Duthie, Dougher, Dutoit

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Where is the Douthirt family from?

You can see how Douthirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douthirt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Douthirt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Douthirt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Douthirt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Douthirt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douthirt 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 169 census records available for the last name Douthirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douthirt 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Douthirt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Douthirt. For the veterans among your Douthirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douthirt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Douthirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Douthirt in 1967 was 93, and 78 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douthirt 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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