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Doylen Family History

Doylen 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: Dolen, Doyle, Doyen, Dowlen, Doolen, Boylen, Nolen, Oyler, Hoyle

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Where is the Doylen family from?

You can see how Doylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doylen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doylen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doylen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doylen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Doylen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Doylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doylen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Doylen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Doylen. For the veterans among your Doylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doylen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Doylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Doylen in 1974 was 91, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doylen 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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