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Doodale Family History

Doodale 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: Goodale, Dowdall, Goodall, Dugdale, Woodall, Dowdle, Woodle, Mondale

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Where is the Doodale family from?

You can see how Doodale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doodale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Doodale families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Doodale families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doodale's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Doodale families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Doodale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doodale 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doodale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Doodale. For the veterans among your Doodale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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