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Davoy Family History

Davoy 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: Davy, Devoy, Davey, Savoy, Lavoy, David, Day, Darby, Darcy, Avon

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Where is the Davoy family from?

You can see how Davoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Davoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Davoy families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Davoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Davoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davoy 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Davoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davoy 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Davoy. 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 Davoy. For the veterans among your Davoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davoy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Davoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Davoy in 1959 was 41, and 21 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davoy 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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