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Dovall Family History

Dovall 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: Duvall, Dovell, Devall, Doll, Dowdall, Foxall, Dall, Covell, Bovell

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Where is the Dovall family from?

You can see how Dovall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dovall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dovall family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovall's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dovall families in 1891.
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What did your Dovall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dovall. 43% of Dovall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dovall women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dovall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Dovall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovall 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dovall. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dovall. For the veterans among your Dovall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Dovall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dovall in 1967 was 79, and 52 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovall 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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