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Doaley Family History

Doaley 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: Dooley, Dolley, Donley, Daley, Dowley, Pooley, Cowley, Dale, Paley

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Where is the Doaley family from?

You can see how Doaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doaley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Doaley families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Doaley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doaley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doaley. 34% of Doaley men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Doaley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doaley were Farming and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Doaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doaley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Doaley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Doaley. For the veterans among your Doaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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