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Dougty Family History

Dougty 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: Doughty, Douty, Duty, Dugay, Doutt, Fouty, Doty, Douget, Dougan

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Where is the Dougty family from?

You can see how Dougty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dougty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dougty families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougty's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dougty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougty 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 125 census records available for the last name Dougty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougty 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dougty. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dougty. For the veterans among your Dougty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougty lifespan?

Average Dougty life expectancy in 1993 was 61 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 Dougty 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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