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Dovers Family History

Dovers 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: Dover, Devers, Divers, Dowers, Over, Rover, Davern, Cover, Dove

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Where is the Dovers family from?

You can see how Dovers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dovers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dovers families living in Herefordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dovers's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Dovers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dovers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dovers. 50% of Dovers men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Dovers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovers 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Dovers. 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 148 military records available for the last name Dovers. For the veterans among your Dovers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dovers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dovers in 1968 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dovers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovers 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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