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Daugherfield Family History

Daugherfield 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: Dangerfield, Butterfield, Summerfield, Waterfield, Haverfield

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Where is the Daugherfield family from?

You can see how Daugherfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daugherfield family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Daugherfield families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daugherfield's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Daugherfield families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Daugherfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daugherfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Daugherfield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daugherfield. For the veterans among your Daugherfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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