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Dovid Family History

Dovid 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: David, Dove, Dodd, Dover, Devin, Doris, Doi, Dolin, Dobis, Dowd

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Where is the Dovid family from?

You can see how Dovid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dovid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dovid families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dovid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dovid families in 1891.
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What did your Dovid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dovid. 50% of Dovid 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Cutter
    25%

What Dovid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Dovid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovid 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dovid. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dovid. For the veterans among your Dovid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovid lifespan?

Average Dovid life expectancy in 1980 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovid 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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