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Donvan Family History

Donvan 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: Donovan, Donnan, Donivan, Donavan, Donlan, Donat, Dorman, Duncan

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Where is the Donvan family from?

You can see how Donvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Donvan families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donvan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Donvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donvan 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 Donvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donvan. 15% of Donvan men worked as a Truck Driver and 27% of Donvan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donvan were Farmer and Assembly. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Assembly
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donvan 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Donvan. 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 176 military records available for the last name Donvan. For the veterans among your Donvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donvan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Donvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donvan in 1968 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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