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Doeley Family History

Doeley 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, Deeley, Dolley, Donley, Dowley, Pooley, Cowley, Dolney

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Where is the Doeley family from?

You can see how Doeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Doeley family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doeley's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Doeley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doeley 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 Doeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doeley. 100% of Doeley men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Doeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Doeley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Doeley. For the veterans among your Doeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeley lifespan?

Average Doeley life expectancy in 1988 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doeley 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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