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Dhority Family History

Dhority 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: Dority, Charity, Darity, Dorrity, Shorty, Hornby, Dorney, Harty

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Where is the Dhority family from?

You can see how Dhority families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhority family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dhority families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dhority families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dhority's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dhority families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhority surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dhority ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dhority. 100% of Dhority men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dhority women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Dhority family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Dhority. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhority 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dhority. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dhority. For the veterans among your Dhority ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhority lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dhority life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dhority in 1970 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dhority

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dhority 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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