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Doolitt Family History

Doolitt 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: Doolin, Boblitt, Pollitt, Doolittle, Dooling, Noblitt, Cooling

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Where is the Doolitt family from?

You can see how Doolitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doolitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doolitt families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Doolitt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doolitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doolitt families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Doolitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doolitt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doolitt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Doolitt. For the veterans among your Doolitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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