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Origins of the Daugherty surname

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We have a total number of 7075 records for people with the last name Daugherty.

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Where do most Daughertys live?

In 1921, most Daughertys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Daughertys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 985 records for the Daugherty surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Daughertys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Daugherty first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Daughertys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Daughertys in 1921
Charwoman

7

Dressmaker

6

General Servant

6

Infant

6

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Daughertys in 1921
Farm Hands

102

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

86

General Farmers

55

Tinsmiths

35

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

33

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