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Doyne Family History

Doyne Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duinn Ó Doinn (see Dunne); this is an earlier Anglicization.

English: variant of Dean.

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


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Where is the Doyne family from?

You can see how Doyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Doyne families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Doyne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doyne families in 1891.
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What did your Doyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doyne. 50% of Doyne 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
    50%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyne 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Doyne. 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 566 military records available for the last name Doyne. For the veterans among your Doyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Doyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Doyne in 1954 was 46, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyne 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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