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Doncavage Family History

Doncavage Name 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: Sincavage, Donavan, Savage, Donovan, Donahue, Doncaster, Gongaware

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Doncavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doncavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Doncavage. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Doncavage. For the veterans among your Doncavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doncavage lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Doncavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doncavage in 1972 was 80, and 91 in 1995.

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