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Daughtrey Family History

Daughtrey Name Meaning

English: variant of Daughtry . This surname is common in Sussex and Yorkshire where the medieval Dawtrey family held lands in the 12th century.

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


Similar surnames: Daughtery, Daughtry, Daughton, Doughtie, Autrey, Daugherty, Laughrey

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Where is the Daughtrey family from?

You can see how Daughtrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daughtrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Daughtrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Daughtrey families living in Virginia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Daughtrey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Daughtrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daughtrey 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 Daughtrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daughtrey. 34% of Daughtrey men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Daughtrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daughtrey were Mechanic and Farm Labor. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    7%
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What Daughtrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Daughtrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daughtrey 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Daughtrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daughtrey. For the veterans among your Daughtrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daughtrey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Daughtrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Daughtrey in 1945 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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