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Doelle Family History

Doelle Name 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: Koelle, Toelle, Delle, Doell, Dolle, Roelle, Hoelle, Noelle, Dwelle

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Where is the Doelle family from?

You can see how Doelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Doelle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Doelle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doelle. 34% of Doelle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doelle women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doelle 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Doelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Doelle. For the veterans among your Doelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doelle lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Doelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Doelle in 1945 was 44, and 66 in 2002.

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