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Dohertey Family History

Dohertey Name 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: Doherty, Docherty, Dorney, Moberley, Atherley, Dorsey, Cloherty

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Where is the Dohertey family from?

You can see how Dohertey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohertey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohertey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dohertey families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dohertey's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Dohertey families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dohertey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Dohertey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohertey 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 immigration records available for the last name Dohertey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dohertey. For the veterans among your Dohertey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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