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Doin Family History

Doin 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: Don, Duin, Din, Dain, Doi, Dolin, Dorn, Dein, Down, Doig

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Where is the Doin family from?

You can see how Doin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Doin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Doin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doin 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 Doin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doin. 60% of Doin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Doin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Doin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doin 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Doin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doin. For the veterans among your Doin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Doin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doin in 1963 was 63, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doin 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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