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Daougherty Family History

Daougherty 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: Daugherty, Dougherty, Clougherty, Daughety, Dougharty, Dougher

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Where is the Daougherty family from?

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

There are 44 census records available for the last name Daougherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daougherty 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Daougherty. 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 18 military records available for the last name Daougherty. For the veterans among your Daougherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daougherty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Daougherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Daougherty in 1963 was 93, and 97 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daougherty 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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