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Davenp Family History

Davenp 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: Davern, Raven, Aven, Davino, Dalen, Deveny, Avena, Lavene, Laven

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Where is the Davenp family from?

You can see how Davenp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Davenp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Davenp families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Davenp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Davenp families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Davenp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenp 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Davenp. 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 35 military records available for the last name Davenp. For the veterans among your Davenp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davenp lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Davenp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Davenp in 1988 was 56, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davenp 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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