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Doux Family History

Doux 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: Dux, Houx, Roux, Doud, Doub, Loux, Doup, Dore, You, Fox

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Where is the Doux family from?

You can see how Doux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Doux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Doux family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doux 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 Doux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doux. 33% of Doux men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Doux women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doux were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Doux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doux 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Doux. 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 750 military records available for the last name Doux. For the veterans among your Doux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doux lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Doux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doux in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doux 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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