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Dooey Family History

Dooey Surname Meaning

alternative anglicized form of Ó Dubhthaigh see Duffy. see Dewey.

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


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You can see how Dooey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dooey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dooey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dooey families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dooey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dooey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Dooey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dooey 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dooey. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Dooey. For the veterans among your Dooey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dooey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Dooey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dooey in 1977 was 53, and 90 in 1996.

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