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Doyall Family History

Doyall 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: Royall, Doyal, Loyall, Doll, Dowdall, Foxall, Doyle, Duvall, Dayal

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Where is the Doyall family from?

You can see how Doyall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Doyall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Doyall families living in Worcestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Doyall's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Doyall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Doyall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyall 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Doyall. 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 18 military records available for the last name Doyall. For the veterans among your Doyall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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