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Davane Family History

Davane 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: Devane, Daane, Devine, Savage, Devaney, Dane, Devan, Deane, Yamane

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Where is the Davane family from?

You can see how Davane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Davane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Davane families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Davane's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Davane families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Davane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davane 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Davane. 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 17 military records available for the last name Davane. For the veterans among your Davane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davane lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Davane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Davane in 1980 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davane 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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