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Dovnar Family History

Dovnar 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: Donat, Dollar, Bonar, Dover, Downer, Bodnar, Molnar, Dona, Doonan

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Where is the Dovnar family from?

You can see how Dovnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dovnar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovnar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dovnar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dovnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovnar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dovnar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dovnar. For the veterans among your Dovnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovnar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dovnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dovnar in 1966 was 83, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovnar 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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