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Daughtrey Family History

Daughtrey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Daughtry. This surname is common in Sussex and Yorkshire.

Where the medieval Dawtrey family held lands in the 12th century.

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


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Where is the Daughtrey family from?

You can see how Daughtrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daughtrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Daughtrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Daughtrey families living in Sussex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Daughtrey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Daughtrey families in 1891.
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What did your Daughtrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daughtrey. 50% of Daughtrey men worked as a Gardener and 82% of Daughtrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daughtrey were Cowman and Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Cowman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Daughtrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daughtrey 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Daughtrey. 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 Daughtrey. For the veterans among your Daughtrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daughtrey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Daughtrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Daughtrey in 1945 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daughtrey 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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