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Doveran Family History

Doveran 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: Davern, Dover, Lovera, Hoverman, Doran, Donegan, Lovern, Overman

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Where is the Doveran family from?

You can see how Doveran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doveran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doveran families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Doveran families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doveran's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doveran families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doveran 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 40 census records available for the last name Doveran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doveran 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Doveran. 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 3 military records available for the last name Doveran. For the veterans among your Doveran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doveran lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Doveran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doveran in 1978 was 50, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doveran 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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