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Dovney Family History

Dovney 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: Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Dovey, Doney, Devney, Dooney, Torney, Dove

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Where is the Dovney family from?

You can see how Dovney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Dovney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Dovney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dovney families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Dovney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dovney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dovney. For the veterans among your Dovney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovney 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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