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Doil Family History

Doil 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: Doll, Doi, Doig, Coil, Foil, Dail, Dore, Don, Sol, Kil

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Where is the Doil family from?

You can see how Doil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Doil families living in Middlesex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doil's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Doil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doil 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 Doil ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doil 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Doil. 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 497 military records available for the last name Doil. For the veterans among your Doil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Doil in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doil 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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