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Dovala Family History

Dovala 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: Duvall, Ojala, Dolata, Rogala, Dovell, Tomala, Novara, Davila, Vala

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Where is the Dovala family from?

You can see how Dovala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovala family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dovala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dovala family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovala's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dovala families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovala 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 Dovala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dovala. 100% of Dovala 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
    100%

What Dovala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Dovala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovala 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Dovala. 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 Dovala. For the veterans among your Dovala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dovala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dovala in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovala 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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