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Doving Family History

Doving 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: Hoving, Loving, Doring, Devine, Dong, Dring, Dorning, Devin, Dusing

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Where is the Doving family from?

You can see how Doving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doving family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Doving families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 5 Doving families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doving's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Doving families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Doving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doving 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Doving. 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 52 military records available for the last name Doving. For the veterans among your Doving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doving lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Doving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Doving in 1964 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doving 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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