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Doudell Family History

Doudell 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: Dowdell, Dowdall, Odell, Bodell, Cordell, Dovell, Rodell, Woodell

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Where is the Doudell family from?

You can see how Doudell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doudell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doudell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Doudell family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Doudell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Doudell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doudell 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 Doudell ancestors do for a living?

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

What Doudell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Doudell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doudell 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Doudell. 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 40 military records available for the last name Doudell. For the veterans among your Doudell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doudell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Doudell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Doudell in 1971 was 89, and 72 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doudell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doudell 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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