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Dovitz Family History

Dovitz 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: Lovitz, Covitz, Kovitz, Moritz, Politz, Rovito, Opitz, Lobitz, Dewitz

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Where is the Dovitz family from?

You can see how Dovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dovitz family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovitz's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dovitz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Dovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovitz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dovitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dovitz. For the veterans among your Dovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovitz lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Dovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dovitz in 1996 was 83, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovitz 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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