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Doatey Family History

Doatey 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: Dolney, Coates, Goates, Downey, Dorney, Doster, Date, Matey, Doten

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Where is the Doatey family from?

You can see how Doatey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doatey family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Doatey family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doatey's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Doatey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doatey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Doatey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doatey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doatey. 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 military records available for the last name Doatey. For the veterans among your Doatey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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