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Dovington Family History

Dovington 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: Covington, Ovington, Dorrington, Bevington, Elvington, Howington

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Where is the Dovington family from?

You can see how Dovington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dovington families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dovington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dovington families in 1891.
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What did your Dovington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dovington. 100% of Dovington men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Dovington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovington 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dovington. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dovington. For the veterans among your Dovington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dovington

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