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Doollittle Family History

Doollittle 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: Doolittle, Little, Pollitt, Collette, Follette, Nollette, Politte

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Where is the Doollittle family from?

You can see how Doollittle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doollittle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doollittle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Doollittle families living in West Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Doollittle's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Doollittle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Doollittle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doollittle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doollittle. 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 Doollittle. For the veterans among your Doollittle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doollittle lifespan?

Average Doollittle life expectancy in 1985 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doollittle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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