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Doorley Name Meaning

Irish (Offaly): variant of Durley .

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


Similar surnames: Dowley, Dooley, Cooley, Coonley, Tooley, Durley, Corley, Dooly

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Where is the Doorley family from?

You can see how Doorley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doorley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doorley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Doorley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Doorley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doorley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doorley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doorley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doorley. 30% of Doorley men worked as a Clerk and 45% of Doorley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doorley were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Doorley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doorley 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Doorley. 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 401 military records available for the last name Doorley. For the veterans among your Doorley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doorley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doorley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doorley in 1963 was 93, and 91 in 2004.

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