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Doise Family History

Doise 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: Dohse, Moise, Doose, Dose, Dowse, Douse, Dise, Daise, Boise, Dore

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Where is the Doise family from?

You can see how Doise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doise family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doise families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Doise families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Doise's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Doise families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doise 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 Doise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doise. 72% of Doise 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Doise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Doise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doise 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Doise. 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 76 military records available for the last name Doise. For the veterans among your Doise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doise lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doise in 1957 was 54, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doise 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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