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Davenie Family History

Davenie 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: Lavene, Aveni, Davie, Davee, Daniel, David, Lavender, Devine, Davern

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Where is the Davenie family from?

You can see how Davenie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenie family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Davenie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Davenie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Davenie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Davenie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenie 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 5 census records available for the last name Davenie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Davenie. 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 Davenie. For the veterans among your Davenie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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