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Dovat Family History

Dovat 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, Horvat, Dove, Ducat, Donato, Dolak, Dover, Doman, Boat, Moat

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Where is the Dovat family from?

You can see how Dovat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dovat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dovat families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dovat's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Dovat families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Dovat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovat 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dovat. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dovat. For the veterans among your Dovat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovat lifespan?

Average Dovat life expectancy in 1990 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovat 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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