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Doubtfire Family History

Doubtfire Surname Meaning

Probably from Middle English dout(e) dut(e) doubt(e) ‘fear’ (Old French doute) + Middle English fir fi(e)r ‘fire’.

i.e. ‘fear fire’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Doubtfire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doubtfire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Doubtfire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Doubtfire families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Doubtfire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doubtfire families in 1891.
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What did your Doubtfire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doubtfire. 93% of Doubtfire 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doubtfire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doubtfire 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Doubtfire. 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 89 military records available for the last name Doubtfire. For the veterans among your Doubtfire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doubtfire lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Doubtfire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Doubtfire in 1967 was 80, and 88 in 1969.

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