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Doverton Family History

Doverton 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: Overton, Leverton, Wolverton, Everton, Dorton, Howerton, Roberton

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Where is the Doverton family from?

You can see how Doverton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doverton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Doverton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Doverton family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doverton's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Doverton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doverton 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 19 census records available for the last name Doverton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doverton 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 Doverton. 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 Doverton. For the veterans among your Doverton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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