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Doviak Family History

Doviak 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: Lovick, Dolak, Novak, Domian, Diak, Novick, Dziak, Doak, Lovik, Davia

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Where is the Doviak family from?

You can see how Doviak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doviak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Doviak families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Doviak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doviak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doviak 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 Doviak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doviak. 59% of Doviak men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Doviak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doviak were Machinist and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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What Doviak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Doviak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doviak 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Doviak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Doviak. For the veterans among your Doviak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doviak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Doviak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doviak in 1951 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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