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Doeharty Family History

Doeharty 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: Doherty, Fleharty, Docherty, Dougharty, Harty, Dearth, Dewart, Darty

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Where is the Doeharty family from?

You can see how Doeharty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeharty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Doeharty families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Doeharty families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Doeharty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Doeharty families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Doeharty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeharty 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Doeharty. 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 Doeharty. For the veterans among your Doeharty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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