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Davley Family History

Davley 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: Dagley, Darley, Dayley, Davey, Daley, Dailey, Dawley, Dalley, Danley

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Where is the Davley family from?

You can see how Davley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Davley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Davley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Davley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Davley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davley 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 185 census records available for the last name Davley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davley 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Davley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Davley. For the veterans among your Davley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davley lifespan?

Average Davley life expectancy in 1969 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davley 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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