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Doupe Family History

Doupe Surname Meaning

Irish: name of German origin (a variant of Taube) brought to Ireland by immigrants from the Palatinate in the 17th or 18th century.

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


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Where is the Doupe family from?

You can see how Doupe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doupe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doupe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Doupe families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Doupe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Doupe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doupe 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 Doupe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Doupe. 61% of Doupe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Doupe women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doupe were Labourer and Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    61%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farmers Son
    7%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Doupe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doupe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doupe 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Doupe. 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 241 military records available for the last name Doupe. For the veterans among your Doupe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doupe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Doupe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Doupe in 1959 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doupe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doupe 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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