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Doudney Family History

Doudney Surname Meaning

see Dewdney.

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


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Where is the Doudney family from?

You can see how Doudney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doudney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doudney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Doudney families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Doudney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doudney families in 1891.
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What did your Doudney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doudney. 90% of Doudney 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
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

What Doudney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doudney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doudney 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Doudney. 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 130 military records available for the last name Doudney. For the veterans among your Doudney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doudney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Doudney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Doudney in 1964 was 70, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doudney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doudney 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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