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Doyen Family History

Doyen Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Doyne. French: from doyen ‘dean’ hence probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble a dean or an occupational name for someone in the service of a dean.

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


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Where is the Doyen family from?

You can see how Doyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Doyen families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Doyen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doyen families in 1891.
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What did your Doyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyen. 19% of Doyen men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Doyen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyen were Salesman and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doyen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doyen. For the veterans among your Doyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doyen in 1945 was 31, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyen 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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