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Dovinson Family History

Dovinson 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: Davidson, Levinson, Donson, Robinson, Davisson, Davison, Vinson

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Where is the Dovinson family from?

You can see how Dovinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dovinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dovinson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dovinson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dovinson families in 1891.
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What did your Dovinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dovinson. 100% of Dovinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dovinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovinson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dovinson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dovinson. For the veterans among your Dovinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovinson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dovinson

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