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Dovenspike Family History

Dovenspike Surname 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: Doverspike, Doepke, Venske, Devonshire, Howenstine, Auvenshine

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Where is the Dovenspike family from?

You can see how Dovenspike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovenspike family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dovenspike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dovenspike families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovenspike's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dovenspike families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovenspike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dovenspike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dovenspike. 60% of Dovenspike men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Dovenspike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Dovenspike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovenspike 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dovenspike. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dovenspike. For the veterans among your Dovenspike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovenspike lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dovenspike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dovenspike in 1964 was 87, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovenspike 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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