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Dovelle Family History

Dovelle 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: Dovell, Deville, Lavelle, Novello, Douville, Decelle, Koelle, Covello

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Where is the Dovelle family from?

You can see how Dovelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovelle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dovelle family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovelle's in USA. California had the highest population of Dovelle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dovelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovelle 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 Dovelle. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dovelle. For the veterans among your Dovelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovelle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Dovelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dovelle in 1968 was 76, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovelle 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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