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Doville Family History

Doville 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: Deville, Douville, Coville, Neville, Monville, Saville, Dovell

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Where is the Doville family from?

You can see how Doville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Doville families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Doville's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Doville families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Doville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doville 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Doville. 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 58 military records available for the last name Doville. For the veterans among your Doville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doville lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Doville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doville in 1966 was 66, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doville 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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