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Doisey Family History

Doisey 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: Dorsey, Dossey, Daisey, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Dosser, Fossey, Daisy

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Where is the Doisey family from?

You can see how Doisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doisey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doisey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Doisey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doisey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doisey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doisey 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 Doisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doisey. 60% of Doisey men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Doisey women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Doisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Doisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doisey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Doisey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Doisey. For the veterans among your Doisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doisey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Doisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Doisey in 1965 was 68, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doisey 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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