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Dovi Family History

Dovi 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: Dove, Doi, Devi, Davi, Mori, David, Dore, Don, Love, Dong

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Where is the Dovi family from?

You can see how Dovi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dovi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dovi families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dovi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dovi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovi 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 Dovi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dovi. 39% of Dovi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dovi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dovi were Salesman and Hair Dresser.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Hair Dresser
    40%

What Dovi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Dovi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovi 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Dovi. 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 134 military records available for the last name Dovi. For the veterans among your Dovi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dovi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dovi in 1962 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dovi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovi 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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