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Doffett Family History

Doffett 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: Duffett, Moffett, Reffett, Dorsett, Doggett, Moffet, Moffatt, Buffett

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Where is the Doffett family from?

You can see how Doffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doffett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Doffett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Doffett families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doffett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Doffett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doffett 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 42 census records available for the last name Doffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doffett 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 Doffett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Doffett. For the veterans among your Doffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doffett lifespan?

Average Doffett life expectancy in 1986 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doffett 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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