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Dovila Family History

Dovila 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: Davila, Vila, Avila, Kotila, Dovell, Rovira, Donica, Davia, Domina

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Where is the Dovila family from?

You can see how Dovila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovila family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dovila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dovila families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovila's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dovila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovila 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 Dovila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dovila. 50% of Dovila men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Dovila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Dovila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovila 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dovila. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dovila. For the veterans among your Dovila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovila lifespan?

Average Dovila life expectancy in 1970 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dovila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovila 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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