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Donivan Family History

Donivan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donovan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donivan family from?

You can see how Donivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Donivan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 62% of all the recorded Donivan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Donivan families in 1911.
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What did your Donivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Loader and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donivan. 30% of Donivan men worked as a Stone Loader and 34% of Donivan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donivan were Conductor and Clerk.

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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

  • Stone Loader
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Conductor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Donivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donivan 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Donivan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 846 military records available for the last name Donivan. For the veterans among your Donivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donivan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Donivan in 1962 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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