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Dould Family History

Dould 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: Mould, Dold, Doud, Gould, Bold, Gold, Doll, Dodd, Wold, Loud

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Where is the Dould family from?

You can see how Dould families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dould family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dould families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dould families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dould's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dould families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dould 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 Dould ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dould. 100% of Dould men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Dould women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Dould family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Dould. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dould 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Dould. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dould. For the veterans among your Dould ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dould lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dould life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dould in 1966 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dould 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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