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Doanie Family History

Doanie 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, Downie, Daniel, Danis, Dane, Donze, Dansie, Deane, Dance

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Where is the Doanie family from?

You can see how Doanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doanie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Doanie family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doanie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Doanie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Doanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doanie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Doanie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Doanie. For the veterans among your Doanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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