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Douvan Family History

Douvan 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: Dougan, Duan, Dorman, Dolman, Doman, Younan, Devan, Govan, Donovan

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Where is the Douvan family from?

You can see how Douvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douvan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Douvan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Douvan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Douvan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Douvan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douvan 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 26 census records available for the last name Douvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douvan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Douvan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Douvan. For the veterans among your Douvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douvan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Douvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Douvan in 1965 was 66, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douvan 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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