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Doal Family History

Doal Surname Meaning

Sikh unexplained. perhaps a reduced anglicized form of Mac Dubhghaill see McDowell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Doal family from?

You can see how Doal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doal family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Doal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doal families in 1891.
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What did your Doal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doal. 50% of Doal 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Doal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doal 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Doal. 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 218 military records available for the last name Doal. For the veterans among your Doal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Doal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doal in 1980 was 99, and 53 in 2002.

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