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Advocat Family History

Advocat 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: Donat, Ducat, Dvorak, Vopat, Adcock, Savoca, Adrian, Adam, Alloway

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Where is the Advocat family from?

You can see how Advocat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Advocat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Advocat families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Advocat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Advocat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Advocat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Advocat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Advocat 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Advocat. 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 30 military records available for the last name Advocat. For the veterans among your Advocat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Advocat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Advocat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Advocat in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Advocat 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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