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Davault Family History

Davault Surname Meaning

Variant of Devault 3, a surname of German origin (see Dewald). Compare Dayvault.

In some cases, possibly also French: topographic name for someone who lived downstream from the main settlement.

It originates from Old French aval ‘downstream’.

This term is derived from Latin ad vallem ‘towards the valley’.

It includes the fused preposition d(e) ‘from’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Davault family from?

You can see how Davault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Davault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Davault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Davault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Davault families in 1911.
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What did your Davault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davault. 31% of Davault men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Davault women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davault were Butcher and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Butcher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Home Making
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Davault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davault 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Davault. 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 529 military records available for the last name Davault. For the veterans among your Davault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davault lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Davault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Davault in 1952 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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