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Davanay Family History

Davanay 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: Dacanay, Devaney, Lavanway, Cavanah, Devany, Mahanay, Dana, Delaney

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Where is the Davanay family from?

You can see how Davanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davanay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Davanay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Davanay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Davanay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Davanay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Davanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davanay 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 Davanay. 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 16 military records available for the last name Davanay. For the veterans among your Davanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davanay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Davanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Davanay in 1974 was 86, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davanay 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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