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Doanes Family History

Doanes 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: Doane, Danes, Downes, Dones, Dolney, Danis, Coates, Goates, Downey

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Where is the Doanes family from?

You can see how Doanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doanes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doanes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Doanes families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Doanes's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Doanes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doanes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doanes. 46% of Doanes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doanes women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Doanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doanes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Doanes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Doanes. For the veterans among your Doanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doanes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Doanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doanes in 1968 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doanes 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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