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Dooyen Family History

Dooyen 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: Doyen, Doolen, Nooyen, Dolen, Doolin, Domen, Oyen, Woolen, Wooten

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Where is the Dooyen family from?

You can see how Dooyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dooyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dooyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dooyen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dooyen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dooyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dooyen 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 Dooyen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dooyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Dooyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dooyen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dooyen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dooyen. For the veterans among your Dooyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dooyen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dooyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dooyen in 1966 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dooyen 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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