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Dovsh Family History

Dovsh 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: Dosh, Dove, Dolch, Dorsch, Dover, Dobish, Rosh, Dash, Dorst, Tosh

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Where is the Dovsh family from?

You can see how Dovsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovsh family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dovsh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dovsh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dovsh families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Dovsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovsh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dovsh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dovsh. For the veterans among your Dovsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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