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Doutney Family History

Doutney 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: Dolney, Courtney, Downey, Dorney, Journey, Putney, Dudney, Gortney

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Where is the Doutney family from?

You can see how Doutney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doutney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doutney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Doutney families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Doutney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doutney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doutney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doutney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doutney. 100% of Doutney women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Doutney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doutney 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Doutney. 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 33 military records available for the last name Doutney. For the veterans among your Doutney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doutney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Doutney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doutney in 1969 was 65, and 79 in 2002.

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