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Davendish Family History

Davendish 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: Cavendish, Danish, Dagenais, Dennis, Lavender, Danis, Leventis

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Where is the Davendish family from?

You can see how Davendish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davendish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Davendish families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Davendish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Davendish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davendish 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 39 census records available for the last name Davendish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davendish 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Davendish. 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 18 military records available for the last name Davendish. For the veterans among your Davendish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davendish lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Davendish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Davendish in 1972 was 68, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davendish 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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