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Doubois Family History

Doubois 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: Dubois, Dobos, Dobis, Dubis, Dozois, Duboise, Doublin, Debois, Dobrin

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Where is the Doubois family from?

You can see how Doubois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doubois family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Doubois families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doubois's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Doubois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doubois 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 Doubois ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doubois. 100% of Doubois women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Doubois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doubois 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Doubois. 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 9 military records available for the last name Doubois. For the veterans among your Doubois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doubois

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