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Douthet Family History

Douthet 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: Douthit, Douthat, Douthett, Dougher, Doucet, Touchet, Boutet, Doutt

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Where is the Douthet family from?

You can see how Douthet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douthet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Douthet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Douthet families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Douthet's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Douthet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douthet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douthet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Douthet. 62% of Douthet men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
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What Douthet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Douthet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douthet 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Douthet. 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 120 military records available for the last name Douthet. For the veterans among your Douthet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douthet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Douthet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Douthet in 1969 was 76, and 55 in 1998.

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