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Doolsy Family History

Doolsy 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: Dooley, Dooly, Pooley, Hooley, Doolin, Cooley, Dolly, Doose, Woolsey

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Where is the Doolsy family from?

You can see how Doolsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doolsy family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Doolsy family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doolsy's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Doolsy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Doolsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doolsy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Doolsy. 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 Doolsy. For the veterans among your Doolsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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