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Doolen Family History

Doolen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Doolin 1 and

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


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Where is the Doolen family from?

You can see how Doolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doolen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doolen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Doolen families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Doolen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doolen families in 1911.
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What did your Doolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doolen. 25% of Doolen men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Doolen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doolen were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Fireman
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Doolen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Doolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doolen 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Doolen. 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 815 military records available for the last name Doolen. For the veterans among your Doolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doolen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Doolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doolen in 1942 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doolen 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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