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Doyler Family History

Doyler 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: Oyler, Doyle, Dobler, Dowler, Hoyler, Toller, Dollar, Dormer, Hoyle

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Where is the Doyler family from?

You can see how Doyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Doyler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Doyler families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doyler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doyler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyler. 37% of Doyler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Doyler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyler were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Doyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Doyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyler 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Doyler. 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 83 military records available for the last name Doyler. For the veterans among your Doyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyler lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Doyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doyler in 1993 was 61, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyler 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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