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Doye Family History

Doye Surname Meaning

see Doy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Doye family from?

You can see how Doye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Doye families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Doye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doye families in 1891.
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What did your Doye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doye. 34% of Doye men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Doye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doye were Milk Roundsman and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Wharf Labourer
    34%
  • Milk Roundsman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Doye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Doye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doye 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Doye. 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 603 military records available for the last name Doye. For the veterans among your Doye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doye lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Doye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doye in 1948 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doye 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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