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Dovins Family History

Dovins 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: Lovins, Divins, Devins, Devine, Ovens, Devin, Doris, Dolin, Davino

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Where is the Dovins family from?

You can see how Dovins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dovins families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dovins families living in Mississippi. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dovins's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dovins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Dovins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovins 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dovins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dovins. For the veterans among your Dovins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovins lifespan?

Average Dovins life expectancy in 1962 was 70 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovins 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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