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Doyes Family History

Doyes 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: Doles, Domes, Doyen, Dones, Boyes, Dyes, Moyes, Noyes, Doyel, Hoyes

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Where is the Doyes family from?

You can see how Doyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Doyes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Doyes family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doyes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Doyes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Doyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyes 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Doyes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Doyes. For the veterans among your Doyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyes 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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