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Doull Family History

Doull Surname Meaning

Scottish (Caithness): from the Gaelic personal name Domhnall (see Donald).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doull family from?

You can see how Doull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doull families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 14 Doull families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Doull's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doull families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doull 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 Doull ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doull. 100% of Doull men worked as a General Carpenter and 100% of Doull 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Doull family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Doull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doull 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doull. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doull. For the veterans among your Doull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doull lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doull in 1957 was 52, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doull

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doull 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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