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Doolin Family History

Doolin Surname Meaning

Irish:: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhshláin ‘descendant of Dubhshlán’ a personal name composed of the elements dubh ‘dark black’ + slán ‘challenge’.

shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dubhlainn ‘descendant of Dubhfhlann’ a personal name composed of the elements dubh ‘black’ + flann ‘blood-colored red’.

shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dúnlaing a North Leinster name meaning ‘descendant of Dúnlang’.

See Dowling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Doolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doolin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Doolin families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Doolin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doolin families in 1891.
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What did your Doolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doolin. 34% of Doolin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Doolin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Grocery provision Salesman
    23%
  • Furniture Porter Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Umbrella Frame Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Doolin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Doolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Doolin in 1946 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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