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Daveau Family History

Daveau 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: Daviau, Deveau, Davern, Lareau, Daves, Labeau, Davia, Drapeau, Dave

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Where is the Daveau family from?

You can see how Daveau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daveau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Daveau families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Daveau families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daveau's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Daveau families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daveau 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 267 census records available for the last name Daveau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daveau 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Daveau. 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 42 military records available for the last name Daveau. For the veterans among your Daveau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daveau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Daveau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daveau in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daveau 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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