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Davidow Family History

Davidow Surname Meaning

Altered form of Jewish and Russian Davidov and Davydov.

In some cases it may also be an American shortened and altered form of Ukrainian Belorussian and Jewish patronymic Davidovich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Davidow family from?

You can see how Davidow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davidow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Davidow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Davidow families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Davidow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Davidow families in 1911.
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What did your Davidow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Davidow. 50% of Davidow men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Contremaitre
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Davidow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davidow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Davidow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 326 military records available for the last name Davidow. For the veterans among your Davidow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davidow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Davidow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Davidow in 1957 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davidow 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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