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Davall Family History

Davall Surname Meaning

see Deaville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Davall family from?

You can see how Davall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Davall families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Davall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Davall families in 1891.
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What did your Davall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Davall. 50% of Davall men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 85% of Davall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davall were Copper Strip red Tongeman Heavy Worker and Dressmaker.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    50%
  • Copper Strip red Tongeman Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Davall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davall 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Davall. 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 736 military records available for the last name Davall. For the veterans among your Davall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Davall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Davall in 1956 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davall 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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