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Doyne Name 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


Similar surnames: Coyne, Doane, Doyle, Hoyne, Downes, Downey, Boyle, Boyne, Cone, Clyne

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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 1911 there were 26 Doyne families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Doyne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Doyne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doyne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyne. 20% of Doyne men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Doyne women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyne were New Worker and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%
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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 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 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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