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Doyier Family History

Doyier Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dozier, Dodier, Dosier, Dormer, Oyler, Dyer, Doster, Dover, Didier

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Where is the Doyier family from?

You can see how Doyier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doyier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doyier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Doyier families living in Georgia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Doyier's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Doyier families in 1880.
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What did your Doyier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doyier. 43% of Doyier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Doyier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doyier were Farming and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Doyier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doyier 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Doyier. 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 16 military records available for the last name Doyier. For the veterans among your Doyier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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