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Doyles Family History

Doyles 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: Doyle, Doles, Voyles, Moyles, Boyles, Oyler, Toles, Hoyle, Foyle

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Where is the Doyles family from?

You can see how Doyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Doyles families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doyles's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Doyles families in 1891.
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What did your Doyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Shunter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doyles. 50% of Doyles men worked as a Railway Shunter and 100% of Doyles 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

  • Railway Shunter
    50%
  • Railway Goods Porter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Doyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyles 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Doyles. 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 232 military records available for the last name Doyles. For the veterans among your Doyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Doyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Doyles in 1964 was 82, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyles 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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