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Dovanna Family History

Dovanna 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: Danna, Domann, Donna, Cavanna, Kovanda, Dana, Hanna, Ozanne, Devaney

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Where is the Dovanna family from?

You can see how Dovanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovanna family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Dovanna families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovanna's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dovanna families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dovanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovanna 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dovanna. 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 military records available for the last name Dovanna. For the veterans among your Dovanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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