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Doud Family History

Doud Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dowd English: variant of Dowd

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doud family from?

You can see how Doud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Doud families living in Cumberland. This was about 22% of all the recorded Doud's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Doud families in 1891.
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What did your Doud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doud. 100% of Doud 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Doud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doud 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Doud. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Doud. For the veterans among your Doud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doud lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Doud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doud in 1950 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doud 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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