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Doyel Family History

Doyel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Doyle.

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


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Where is the Doyel family from?

You can see how Doyel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doyel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Doyel families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Doyel's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Doyel families in 1911.
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What did your Doyel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyel. 24% of Doyel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Doyel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyel were Farm Operator and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Doyel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doyel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyel 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Doyel. 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 862 military records available for the last name Doyel. For the veterans among your Doyel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doyel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Doyel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Doyel in 1959 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doyel 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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