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Davaldson Family History

Davaldson 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: Davidson, Haraldson, Donaldson, Tharaldson, Davalos, Gabaldon

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Where is the Davaldson family from?

You can see how Davaldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davaldson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Davaldson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Davaldson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Davaldson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Davaldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davaldson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Davaldson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Davaldson. For the veterans among your Davaldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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