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Dovn Family History

Dovn 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: Don, Dove, Dorn, Down, Donn, Dohn, Doan, John, Son, Horn

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Where is the Dovn family from?

You can see how Dovn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dovn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dovn family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovn's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dovn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dovn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dovn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dovn. For the veterans among your Dovn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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