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Doughton Family History

Doughton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Doughton in Gloucestershire or Doughton in Norfolk both from Old English dūce ‘duck’ + tūn ‘farmstead’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doughton family from?

You can see how Doughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Doughton families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Doughton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Doughton families in 1891.
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What did your Doughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doughton. 67% of Doughton men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Doughton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doughton were Joiners Labourer and Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Joiners Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Doughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doughton 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Doughton. 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 840 military records available for the last name Doughton. For the veterans among your Doughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doughton lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Doughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doughton in 1946 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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