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Doane Family History

Doane Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubháin ‘descendant of Dubhán’ meaning ‘the little black one’ a common name in the 16th century in southern Ireland.

Alternatively, it can refer to Ó Damháin ‘descendant of Damhán’ meaning ‘fawn little stag,’ which is a rare Ulster name.

Both names highlight the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Ireland.

They reflect the personal characteristics or traits associated with the ancestors from whom one is descended.

See also Devine.

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


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Where is the Doane family from?

You can see how Doane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Doane families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Doane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doane families in 1891.
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What did your Doane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doane. 50% of Doane men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Doane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doane were Colly Storeman and Household Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Colly Storeman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Doane. For the veterans among your Doane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doane lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Doane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Doane in 1943 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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