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Doyt Family History

Doyt 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: Dott, Dost, Dort, Hoyt, Foyt, Boyt, Dodt, Ott, Dore, Donat

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Where is the Doyt family from?

You can see how Doyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Doyt family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doyt's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Doyt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doyt 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 Doyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doyt. 100% of Doyt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Doyt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Doyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Doyt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Doyt. For the veterans among your Doyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyt lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1982, in the United States, Doyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Doyt in 1981 was 84, and 76 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doyt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyt 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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