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Doyon Family History

Doyon Surname Meaning

French:: derivative of Dodier. habitational name from Doyon a place in Gironde and in the province of Namur in Wallonia (Belgium).

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


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Where is the Doyon family from?

You can see how Doyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Doyon families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Doyon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doyon families in 1891.
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What did your Doyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyon. 18% of Doyon men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Doyon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyon were Weaver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doyon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doyon. For the veterans among your Doyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Doyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Doyon in 1945 was 34, and 65 in 2004.

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