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Doulley Family History

Doulley 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: Dolley, Gulley, Dolney, Folley, Woolley, Dudley, Pulley, Durley

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Where is the Doulley family from?

You can see how Doulley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doulley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doulley families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Doulley families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doulley's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Doulley families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Doulley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doulley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Doulley. 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 Doulley. For the veterans among your Doulley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doulley lifespan?

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