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Donivant Family History

Donivant 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: Dunivant, Donivan, Donovan, Dunavant, Dunevant, Donigan, Donavan

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Where is the Donivant family from?

You can see how Donivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donivant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donivant families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Donivant families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Donivant's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Donivant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donivant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Donivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donivant 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 Donivant. 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 20 military records available for the last name Donivant. For the veterans among your Donivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donivant lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Donivant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Donivant in 1969 was 76, and 67 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donivant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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