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Doeve Family History

Doeve 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, Doede, Boeve, Doege, Dore, Neve, Love, Dole, Loewe, Doe

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Where is the Doeve family from?

You can see how Doeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doeve families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doeve's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doeve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doeve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Doeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeve 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Doeve. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doeve. For the veterans among your Doeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeve lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Doeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Doeve in 1986 was 89, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doeve 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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