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Doi Family History

Doi Surname Meaning

Japanese: usually written 土井 ‘earthen well’. It is found mainly in western Japan and the island of Shikoku. A name with the same pronunciation but written 土居 ‘earthen habitation’ is found in eastern Japan.

Both have an alternate pronunciation Tsuchii.

Vietnamese (Đới): variant of Đái (from the Chinese surname 戴 see Dai).

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


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You can see how Doi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Doi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Doi families living in British Columbia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Doi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Doi families in 1911.
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What did your Doi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doi. 67% of Doi men worked as a Fisherman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Doi. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Doi. For the veterans among your Doi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Doi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Doi in 1951 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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