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Doavis Family History

Doavis Surname 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: Dravis, Davis, David, Danis, Avis, Doris, Travis, Dobis, Donais

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Where is the Doavis family from?

You can see how Doavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doavis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doavis families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doavis's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Doavis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Doavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doavis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doavis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Doavis. For the veterans among your Doavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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