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Doyley Family History

Doyley Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Olley with fused Old French preposition d' ‘from’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doyley family from?

You can see how Doyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Doyley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Doyley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Doyley families in 1891.
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What did your Doyley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doyley. 75% of Doyley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyley 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Doyley. 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 177 military records available for the last name Doyley. For the veterans among your Doyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Doyley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doyley in 1961 was 48, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyley 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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