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Docharty Family History

Docharty Surname Meaning

from Ó Dochartaigh see Doherty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Docharty family from?

You can see how Docharty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docharty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Docharty families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Docharty families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Docharty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Docharty families in 1891.
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What did your Docharty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Docharty. 100% of Docharty women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Docharty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docharty 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Docharty. 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 86 military records available for the last name Docharty. For the veterans among your Docharty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docharty lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Docharty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Docharty in 1974 was 86, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docharty 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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