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Douvres Family History

Douvres 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: Domres, Dore, Dove, Douglas, Torres, Duris, Dover, Ours, Bouras

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Where is the Douvres family from?

You can see how Douvres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douvres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Douvres families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Douvres's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Douvres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douvres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Douvres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counter Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Douvres. 100% of Douvres men worked as a Counter Man.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Counter Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Douvres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douvres 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Douvres. 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 62 military records available for the last name Douvres. For the veterans among your Douvres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douvres lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Douvres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Douvres in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Douvres 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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