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Dougharty Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Doherty .

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


Similar surnames: Dougherty, Daugherty, Daughety, Clougherty, Loughery, Fluharty

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Where is the Dougharty family from?

You can see how Dougharty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougharty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dougharty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dougharty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dougharty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dougharty families in 1840.
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What did your Dougharty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dougharty. 33% of Dougharty men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Dougharty women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dougharty were Salesman and Retired. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    32%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Retired
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dougharty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougharty 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Dougharty. 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 554 military records available for the last name Dougharty. For the veterans among your Dougharty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougharty lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dougharty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dougharty in 1959 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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