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Dovgan Family History

Dovgan 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: Dorgan, Dogan, Dougan, Doogan, Organ, Dorman, Cogan, Dolman, Dragan

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Where is the Dovgan family from?

You can see how Dovgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovgan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dovgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dovgan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovgan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dovgan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Dovgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovgan 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Dovgan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dovgan. For the veterans among your Dovgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovgan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Dovgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dovgan in 1976 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovgan 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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