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Doudle Family History

Doudle 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: Double, Dowdle, Dole, Dudley, Doyle, Houle, Bodle, Doede, Doble

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Where is the Doudle family from?

You can see how Doudle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doudle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doudle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doudle family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Doudle's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Doudle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doudle 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 Doudle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doudle. 25% of Doudle men worked as a Manager and 50% of Doudle women worked as a Trained Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doudle were Truck Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Doudle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doudle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doudle 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Doudle. 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 152 military records available for the last name Doudle. For the veterans among your Doudle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doudle lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Doudle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Doudle in 1980 was 91, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doudle 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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