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Davaye Family History

Davaye 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: Savage, Davy, Dave, Davie, Favale, Lahaye, Devane, Davide, Daane

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Where is the Davaye family from?

You can see how Davaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davaye family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Davaye family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Davaye's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Davaye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davaye 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 11 census records available for the last name Davaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davaye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Davaye. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Davaye. For the veterans among your Davaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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