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Davenhower Family History

Davenhower 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: Dauenhauer, Icenhower, Eisenhower, Isenhower, Lavender, Davenport

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Where is the Davenhower family from?

You can see how Davenhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenhower family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Davenhower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Davenhower families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Davenhower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Davenhower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenhower 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 24 census records available for the last name Davenhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenhower 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Davenhower. 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 5 military records available for the last name Davenhower. For the veterans among your Davenhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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