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Dofferty Family History

Dofferty 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: Lafferty, Rafferty, Doherty, Hoffert, Docherty, Cafferty, Dockery

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Where is the Dofferty family from?

You can see how Dofferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dofferty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dofferty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dofferty family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dofferty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dofferty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Dofferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dofferty 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dofferty. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dofferty. For the veterans among your Dofferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dofferty lifespan?

Average Dofferty life expectancy in 1971 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dofferty 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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