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Daughton Family History

Daughton Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire) and Irish (Kilkenny and Tipperary): variant of Dalton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Daughton family from?

You can see how Daughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daughton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Daughton families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Daughton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Daughton families in 1891.
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What did your Daughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Daughton. 100% of Daughton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daughton 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Daughton. 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 529 military records available for the last name Daughton. For the veterans among your Daughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daughton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Daughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Daughton in 1958 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daughton 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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