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Dovenbarger Family History

Dovenbarger 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: Hohenberger, Wolfenbarger, Rosenberger, Rodenberger, Bonenberger

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Where is the Dovenbarger family from?

You can see how Dovenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dovenbarger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dovenbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dovenbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dovenbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovenbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dovenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dovenbarger. 40% of Dovenbarger men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Welder
    14%

What Dovenbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Dovenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovenbarger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dovenbarger. 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 113 military records available for the last name Dovenbarger. For the veterans among your Dovenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovenbarger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dovenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dovenbarger in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovenbarger 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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