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Dvenport Family History

Dvenport 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: Davenport, Devenport, Denhart, Venzor, Newport, Despot, Dienhart

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Where is the Dvenport family from?

You can see how Dvenport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dvenport family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dvenport families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dvenport families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dvenport's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dvenport families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dvenport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dvenport 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dvenport. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dvenport. For the veterans among your Dvenport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dvenport lifespan?

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