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Doutton Family History

Doutton 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: Dutton, Moulton, Lutton, Cotton, Houston, Bouton, Ditton, Dunton

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Where is the Doutton family from?

You can see how Doutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doutton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Doutton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Doutton families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doutton's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Doutton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Doutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doutton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Doutton. 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 Doutton. For the veterans among your Doutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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