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Douthitt Name Meaning

English: variant of Douthit .

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


Similar surnames: Douthett, Douthat, Douthit, Jouett, Bluitt, Burkitt, Huitt, Truitt

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Where is the Douthitt family from?

You can see how Douthitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douthitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Douthitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Douthitt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Douthitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Douthitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douthitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douthitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Douthitt. 24% of Douthitt men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Douthitt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Douthitt were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Douthitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douthitt 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Douthitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Douthitt. For the veterans among your Douthitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douthitt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Douthitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Douthitt in 1951 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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