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Davat Family History

Davat 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: David, Donat, Dana, Damas, Ducat, Kabat, Navas, Sabat, Havas, Cava

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Where is the Davat family from?

You can see how Davat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Davat family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Davat's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Davat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davat 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 37 census records available for the last name Davat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davat 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Davat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Davat. For the veterans among your Davat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davat lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Davat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Davat in 1973 was 74, and 74 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davat 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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