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Duvon Family History

Duvon 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: Devon, Duron, Duhon, Dubon, Don, Duan, Luton, Avon, Duin, Huron

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Where is the Duvon family from?

You can see how Duvon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duvon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Duvon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Duvon family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duvon's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Duvon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duvon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duvon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Duvon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duvon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Duvon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Duvon. For the veterans among your Duvon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duvon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Duvon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duvon in 1972 was 71, and 87 in 2001.

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