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Doverspike Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Daubenspeck .

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


Similar surnames: Bowersock, Howenstine, Hovermale, Coverstone, Derstine, Hoversten

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Where is the Doverspike family from?

You can see how Doverspike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doverspike family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doverspike families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Doverspike families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Doverspike's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doverspike families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doverspike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doverspike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doverspike. 18% of Doverspike men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Doverspike women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doverspike were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Doverspike. 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 683 military records available for the last name Doverspike. For the veterans among your Doverspike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doverspike lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Doverspike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Doverspike in 1952 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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