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Donoviel Family History

Donoviel 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: Daniel, Donovan, Conover, Montiel, Dovel, Donohoe, Donohue, Donohew

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Where is the Donoviel family from?

You can see how Donoviel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donoviel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donoviel family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Donoviel's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Donoviel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donoviel 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 49 census records available for the last name Donoviel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donoviel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Donoviel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Donoviel. For the veterans among your Donoviel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donoviel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Donoviel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Donoviel in 1968 was 97, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donoviel 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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