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Davenel Family History

Davenel 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: Ravenel, Ravenell, Lavene, Haenel, Cavener, Havener, Davee, Deveney

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Where is the Davenel family from?

You can see how Davenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Davenel families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Davenel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Davenel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenel 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 75 census records available for the last name Davenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenel 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Davenel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Davenel. For the veterans among your Davenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davenel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Davenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Davenel in 1964 was 80, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davenel 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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