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Dooe Family History

Dooe 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: Dore, Dove, Dole, Doe, Doom, Dome, Doose, Dose, Door, Done

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Where is the Dooe family from?

You can see how Dooe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dooe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dooe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dooe families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dooe's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dooe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dooe 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 Dooe ancestors do for a living?

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

What Dooe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Dooe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dooe 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Dooe. 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 68 military records available for the last name Dooe. For the veterans among your Dooe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dooe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dooe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dooe in 1963 was 77, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dooe 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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