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Davais Family History

Davais 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, David, Danis, Damas, Navas, Avis, Havas, Savas, Dumais, Donais

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Where is the Davais family from?

You can see how Davais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davais family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Davais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Davais family living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Davais's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Davais families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davais 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 Davais ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Comptable was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Davais. 100% of Davais women worked as a Comptable.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Comptable
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Davais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davais 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Davais. 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 14 military records available for the last name Davais. For the veterans among your Davais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davais lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Davais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Davais in 1981 was 40, and 45 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davais 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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