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Dovels Family History

Dovels 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, Dovel, Dove, Lovely, Dover, Ovens, Doles, Domes, Dovey, Jovel

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Where is the Dovels family from?

You can see how Dovels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dovels family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dovels families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dovels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovels 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dovels. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dovels. For the veterans among your Dovels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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