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Davas Family History

Davas 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: Damas, Navas, Havas, Savas, Daves, Davis, David, Dana, Karas, Vadas

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Where is the Davas family from?

You can see how Davas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Davas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Davas families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Davas's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Davas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davas 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 Davas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Davas. 100% of Davas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Davas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davas 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Davas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Davas. For the veterans among your Davas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Davas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Davas in 1974 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davas 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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