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Doorly Family History

Doorly Surname Meaning

from Ó Dubhurthuile see Doorley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Doorly family from?

You can see how Doorly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doorly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doorly family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doorly's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Doorly families in 1891.
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What did your Doorly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doorly. 100% of Doorly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doorly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorly 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Doorly. 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 202 military records available for the last name Doorly. For the veterans among your Doorly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorly lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Doorly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doorly in 1952 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doorly 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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