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Doyal Family History

Doyal Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Doyle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doyal family from?

You can see how Doyal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Doyal families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Doyal's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Doyal families in 1891.
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What did your Doyal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyal. 28% of Doyal men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Doyal women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyal were Proprietor and Cashier.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Cashier
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Doyal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyal 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Doyal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doyal. For the veterans among your Doyal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Doyal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doyal in 1954 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyal 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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