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Dovell Family History

Dovell Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Dovel.

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


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Where is the Dovell family from?

You can see how Dovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Dovell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dovell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dovell families in 1911.
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What did your Dovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dovell. 100% of Dovell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovell 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Dovell. 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 496 military records available for the last name Dovell. For the veterans among your Dovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dovell in 1962 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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