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Daveny Family History

Daveny 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: Deveny, Davey, Caveny, Davern, Raven, Lavery, Aven, Avery, Davino

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Where is the Daveny family from?

You can see how Daveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daveny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daveny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Daveny families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daveny's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Daveny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daveny 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 433 census records available for the last name Daveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daveny 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Daveny. 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 36 military records available for the last name Daveny. For the veterans among your Daveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daveny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Daveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Daveny in 1964 was 88, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daveny 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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