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Doverell Family History

Doverell 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: Deverell, Dovell, Lovewell, Overall, Dorrell, Coverdell, Averill

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Where is the Doverell family from?

You can see how Doverell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doverell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Doverell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doverell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doverell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Doverell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doverell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Doverell. 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 Doverell. For the veterans among your Doverell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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