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Douvillier Family History

Douvillier 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: Douville, Devillier, Boutilier, Lhuillier, Couvillion, Bouthillier

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Where is the Douvillier family from?

You can see how Douvillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douvillier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Douvillier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Douvillier family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Douvillier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Douvillier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douvillier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douvillier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Douvillier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Douvillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douvillier 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 Douvillier. 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 30 military records available for the last name Douvillier. For the veterans among your Douvillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douvillier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Douvillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Douvillier in 1969 was 76, and 67 in 1990.

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