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Doull Family History

Doull Name Meaning

Scottish (Caithness): from the Gaelic personal name Domhnall (see Donald ).

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


Similar surnames: Doll, Dull, Coull, Doell, Mould, Toll, Dole, Tull, Moll, Dill

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Where is the Doull family from?

You can see how Doull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doull families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Doull family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doull's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Doull families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Genl Miner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doull. 13% of Doull men worked as a Genl Miner and 50% of Doull women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doull were Laborer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Genl Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Doull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doull 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doull. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doull. For the veterans among your Doull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doull lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doull in 1957 was 52, and 61 in 2004.

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