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Dovelly Family History

Dovelly 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: Dovell, Lovely, Donnelly, Novello, Overly, Dovey, Covello, Dolly

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Where is the Dovelly family from?

You can see how Dovelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovelly family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dovelly families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dovelly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dovelly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dovelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovelly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dovelly. 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 Dovelly. For the veterans among your Dovelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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