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Douthy Family History

Douthy 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: Douty, Douthit, Dorothy, Duty, Worthy, Louth, Doughty, South, Routh

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Where is the Douthy family from?

You can see how Douthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douthy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Douthy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Douthy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Douthy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Douthy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Douthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douthy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Douthy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Douthy. For the veterans among your Douthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douthy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Douthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Douthy in 1972 was 50, and 58 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douthy 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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