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Dovali Family History

Dovali 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: Duvall, Dovell, Koval, Devall, Coval, Dorval, Duval, Kovalik, Davoli

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Where is the Dovali family from?

You can see how Dovali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dovali family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dovali family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dovali's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Dovali families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dovali surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dovali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Dovali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dovali 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dovali. 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 29 military records available for the last name Dovali. For the veterans among your Dovali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dovali lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dovali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dovali in 1965 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dovali 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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