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Daughterty Family History

Daughterty 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, Daughtery, Daughtry, Daughters, Dougherty, Daughety

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Where is the Daughterty family from?

You can see how Daughterty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daughterty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daughterty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Daughterty families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daughterty's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Daughterty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daughterty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Daughterty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daughterty. 28% of Daughterty men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Daughterty women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daughterty were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Daughterty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Daughterty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daughterty 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Daughterty. 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 118 military records available for the last name Daughterty. For the veterans among your Daughterty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daughterty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Daughterty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Daughterty in 1965 was 47, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daughterty 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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