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Doule Family History

Doule 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: Dole, Doyle, Houle, Doble, Double, Boule, Soule, Doupe, Douse, Dolle

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Where is the Doule family from?

You can see how Doule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doule families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Doule family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Doule's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Doule families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doule 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 Doule ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doule. 38% of Doule men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doule women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Doule family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Doule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doule 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Doule. 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 206 military records available for the last name Doule. For the veterans among your Doule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doule lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Doule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Doule in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doule

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doule 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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