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Doolie Family History

Doolie 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, Dole, Doyle, Dolin, Doble, Sorlie, Dooley, Dowie, Sollie

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Where is the Doolie family from?

You can see how Doolie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doolie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doolie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Doolie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doolie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Doolie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doolie 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 Doolie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Doolie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doolie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Doolie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Doolie. For the veterans among your Doolie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doolie lifespan?

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