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Dakofsky Family History

Dakofsky Name 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: Makovsky, Kofsky, Makosky, Yanofsky, Janofsky, Makowsky, Rakowsky

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Where is the Dakofsky family from?

You can see how Dakofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dakofsky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dakofsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dakofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dakofsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dakofsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dakofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakofsky 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 Dakofsky. 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 Dakofsky. For the veterans among your Dakofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakofsky lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Dakofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dakofsky in 1981 was 76, and 63 in 1990.

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