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Doyland Family History

Doyland Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps an altered form of Doyley or a variant of Doland.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Doyland family from?

You can see how Doyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doyland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Doyland families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Doyland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doyland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doyland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doyland. 100% of Doyland men worked as a Fish Labourer and 100% of Doyland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fish Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Doyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Doyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyland 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Doyland. 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 48 military records available for the last name Doyland. For the veterans among your Doyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Doyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doyland in 1969 was 71, and 78 in 1979.

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