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Doharty Family History

Doharty 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, Harty, Darty, Roarty, Fogarty, Hogarty, Duhart, Mohanty

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Where is the Doharty family from?

You can see how Doharty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doharty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doharty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Doharty family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doharty's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Doharty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doharty 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 Doharty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doharty. 20% of Doharty men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Doharty women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doharty were Salesman and Salesgirl. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Salesgirl
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doharty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doharty 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Doharty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 243 military records available for the last name Doharty. For the veterans among your Doharty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doharty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Doharty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Doharty in 1965 was 82, and 66 in 1982.

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