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Davys Family History

Davys Surname Meaning

see Davies.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Davys family from?

You can see how Davys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Davys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Davys families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Davys's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Davys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Davys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Davys. 40% of Davys men worked as a Farmer and 85% of Davys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davys were Lace Manufacturer and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    20%
  • Arable Farmer
    20%
  • Lace Manufacturer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • House Lold Duties
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Davys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davys 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Davys. 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 208 military records available for the last name Davys. For the veterans among your Davys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davys lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Davys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Davys in 1989 was 59, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davys 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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