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Doelin Family History

Doelin 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: Doolin, Dolin, Delin, Donlin, Dowlin, Melin, Joslin, Dobrin, Helin

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Where is the Doelin family from?

You can see how Doelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doelin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Doelin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Doelin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doelin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doelin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Doelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doelin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Doelin. 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 Doelin. For the veterans among your Doelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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