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Doyer Family History

Doyer 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: Dyer, Dover, Goyer, Boyer, Dryer, Domer, Royer, Coyer, Moyer, Dwyer

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Where is the Doyer family from?

You can see how Doyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 66 Doyer families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Doyer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Doyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Doyer. 25% of Doyer men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Doyer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Plombier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Doyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyer 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Doyer. 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 677 military records available for the last name Doyer. For the veterans among your Doyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Doyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Doyer in 1968 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

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