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Dovin Family History

Dovin 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: Devin, Dolin, Rovin, Dorin, Davin, Domin, Dobin, Covin, Divin, Lovin

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Where is the Dovin family from?

You can see how Dovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dovin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dovin families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dovin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dovin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovin 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 Dovin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dovin. 30% of Dovin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dovin women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Dovin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovin 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Dovin. 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 130 military records available for the last name Dovin. For the veterans among your Dovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dovin in 1954 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovin 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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