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Dovoe Family History

Dovoe 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: Dove, Devoe, Dore, Love, Dole, Doe, Hove, Dover, Bove, Dobos

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Where is the Dovoe family from?

You can see how Dovoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovoe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dovoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dovoe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dovoe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dovoe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Dovoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovoe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dovoe. 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 Dovoe. For the veterans among your Dovoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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