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Dowovan Family History

Dowovan 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: Donovan, Doonan, Donivan, Donavan, Doolan, Doogan, Bowman, Dorman

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Where is the Dowovan family from?

You can see how Dowovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowovan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dowovan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowovan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dowovan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowovan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dowovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowovan. 100% of Dowovan 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 100 census records available for the last name Dowovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowovan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dowovan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dowovan. For the veterans among your Dowovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowovan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowovan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowovan

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