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Doeling Family History

Doeling 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: Doering, Doelling, Dowling, Dooling, Bolling, Darling, Dorning

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Where is the Doeling family from?

You can see how Doeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Doeling families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doeling's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Doeling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doeling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doeling. 100% of Doeling 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
    100%

What Doeling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Doeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeling 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Doeling. 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 19 military records available for the last name Doeling. For the veterans among your Doeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Doeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doeling in 1965 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

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