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Doyell Family History

Doyell 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: Dovell, Doell, Dowell, Doyel, Doll, Dell, Yell, Rosell, Doyle, Powell

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Where is the Doyell family from?

You can see how Doyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Doyell family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doyell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Doyell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doyell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Doyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyell 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 Doyell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Doyell. For the veterans among your Doyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Doyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doyell in 1975 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyell 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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