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Dohearty Family History

Dohearty 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, Hearty, Docherty, Harty, Dearth, Darty, Moriarty, Deary

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There are 78 census records available for the last name Dohearty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohearty 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dohearty. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Dohearty. For the veterans among your Dohearty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohearty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dohearty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dohearty in 1969 was 91, and 61 in 2004.

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