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Denovan Family History

Denovan Surname Meaning

from Ó Donndubháin see Donovan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Denovan family from?

You can see how Denovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denovan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Denovan families living in Glamorgan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Denovan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Denovan families in 1891.
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What did your Denovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denovan. 100% of Denovan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Denovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denovan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Denovan. 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 317 military records available for the last name Denovan. For the veterans among your Denovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denovan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Denovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Denovan in 1958 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denovan 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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