This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Daugherthy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Daugherthy Family History

Daugherthy 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, Daughety, Daughtry, Laughery, Daughtrey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Daugherthy family from?

You can see how Daugherthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daugherthy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Daugherthy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Daugherthy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Daugherthy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daugherthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Daugherthy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Daugherthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daugherthy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Daugherthy

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Daugherthy. 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.

View all Daugherthy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Daugherthy. For the veterans among your Daugherthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Daugherthy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Daugherthy family history

Discover More

What is the average Daugherthy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daugherthy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daugherthy

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Daugherthy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial