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Davanger Family History

Davanger 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: Avinger, Dalager, Danger, Dasinger, Favinger, Stanger, Lavender

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Davanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davanger 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Davanger. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Davanger. For the veterans among your Davanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davanger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1982, in the United States, Davanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Davanger in 1978 was 90, and 89 in 1982.

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