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Dovman Family History

Dovman 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: Dorman, Dolman, Doman, Dohman, Norman, Bowman, Notman, Osman, Gorman

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Where is the Dovman family from?

You can see how Dovman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dovman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Dovman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dovman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dovman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dovman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dovman. For the veterans among your Dovman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Dovman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dovman in 1970 was 68, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovman 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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