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Doyan Family History

Doyan 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: Doman, Doran, Doyen, Dolan, Boyan, Doyon, Dayan, Dogan, Doan, Coyan

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Where is the Doyan family from?

You can see how Doyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 6 Doyan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doyan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Doyan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doyan 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 Doyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyan. 31% of Doyan men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Doyan women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyan were Fireman and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Fireman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Doyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Doyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyan 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Doyan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Doyan. For the veterans among your Doyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Doyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doyan in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyan 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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