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Davis J Family History

Davis J 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: Davis, Davison, David, Danis, Avis, Davidson, Davino, Daisy, Danish

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You can see how Davis J families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davis J family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Davis J families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Davis J family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Davis J's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Davis J families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Davis J. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davis J 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Davis J. 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 309 military records available for the last name Davis J. For the veterans among your Davis J ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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