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Dvorkin Family History

Dvorkin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Dworkin .

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


Similar surnames: Dworkin, Orkin, Dorin, Markin, Dropkin, Dobin, Sonkin, Barkin, Sorkin

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Where is the Dvorkin family from?

You can see how Dvorkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dvorkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dvorkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dvorkin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dvorkin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dvorkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dvorkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dvorkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dvorkin. 32% of Dvorkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dvorkin women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Furnstune
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Dvorkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dvorkin 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Dvorkin. 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 145 military records available for the last name Dvorkin. For the veterans among your Dvorkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dvorkin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dvorkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dvorkin in 1960 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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