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Daveley Family History

Daveley 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: Diveley, Akeley, Dagley, Daisley, Darley, Gateley, Wakeley, Dayley

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Where is the Daveley family from?

You can see how Daveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daveley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Daveley family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Daveley's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Daveley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daveley 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 35 census records available for the last name Daveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daveley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Daveley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Daveley. For the veterans among your Daveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daveley lifespan?

Average Daveley life expectancy in 2004 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daveley 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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