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Dakovich Family History

Dakovich 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: Ratkovich, Markovich, Matkovich, Jackovich, Radovich, Adamovich

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Where is the Dakovich family from?

You can see how Dakovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dakovich families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dakovich's in USA. California had the highest population of Dakovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dakovich ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Dakovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakovich 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Dakovich. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dakovich. For the veterans among your Dakovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakovich lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dakovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dakovich in 1947 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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