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Doorly Family History

Doorly Name Meaning

from Ó Dubhurthuile see Doorley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


Similar surnames: Dooly, Doorley, Dobry, Dolly, Dooley, Dory, Door, Dorey, Doorn

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Where is the Doorly family from?

You can see how Doorly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doorly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Doorly families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doorly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doorly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doorly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doorly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doorly. 20% of Doorly men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Doorly women worked as a Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Foreman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Helper Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doorly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorly 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Doorly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 202 military records available for the last name Doorly. For the veterans among your Doorly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorly lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Doorly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doorly in 1952 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

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