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Davela Family History

Davela 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: Favela, Savela, Davila, Davern, Vela, Savel, Varela, Kivela, Avila

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Where is the Davela family from?

You can see how Davela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Davela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Davela family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Davela's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Davela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davela 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 413 census records available for the last name Davela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davela 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Davela. 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 9 military records available for the last name Davela. For the veterans among your Davela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davela lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Davela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Davela in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davela 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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