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Doakley Family History

Doakley Surname 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: Coakley, Oakley, Dunkley, Dagley, Hockley, Oakey, Gockley, Darley

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Where is the Doakley family from?

You can see how Doakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doakley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doakley families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Doakley family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Doakley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Doakley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Doakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doakley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Doakley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Doakley. For the veterans among your Doakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doakley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Doakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doakley in 1975 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doakley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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