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Doverson Family History

Doverson 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: Hoverson, Overson, Iverson, Overton, Oveson, Alverson, Duerson

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Where is the Doverson family from?

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

What did your Doverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doverson. 100% of Doverson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Doverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doverson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Doverson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Doverson. For the veterans among your Doverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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