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Doveton Family History

Doveton Surname Meaning

late variant of Dufton. Compare John Dufton 1727 Anne Doveton 1729 in IGI (Farnley by Leeds WR Yorks);

Thomas Doveton 1805 William Dufton 1811 in IGI (Haydon Bridge Northumb).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Doveton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doveton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Doveton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Doveton families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Doveton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doveton families in 1891.
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What did your Doveton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doveton. 58% of Doveton 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
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Doveton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doveton 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Doveton. 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 143 military records available for the last name Doveton. For the veterans among your Doveton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doveton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Doveton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Doveton in 1967 was 77, and 67 in 2002.

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