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Docherty Name Meaning

Irish (Antrim) and Scottish (Lanarkshire): usual Scottish form of Irish Doherty .

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


Similar surnames: Dougherty, Doherty, Dockery, Daugherty, O'doherty, Docter, Cloherty

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Where is the Docherty family from?

You can see how Docherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docherty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Docherty families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 87 Docherty families living in Northumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Docherty's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Docherty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docherty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Docherty 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 Docherty. 31% of Docherty men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Docherty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Docherty were Bricklayer and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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
    31%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%
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What Docherty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Docherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docherty 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Docherty. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Docherty. For the veterans among your Docherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docherty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Docherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Docherty in 1957 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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