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Douvier Family History

Douvier 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: Bouvier, Louvier, Dover, Dougher, Soulier, Dozier, Govier, Dompier

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Where is the Douvier family from?

You can see how Douvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douvier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Douvier families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Douvier families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Douvier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Douvier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douvier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douvier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Douvier. 50% of Douvier men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Douvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douvier 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Douvier. 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 66 military records available for the last name Douvier. For the veterans among your Douvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douvier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Douvier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Douvier in 1964 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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