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Daver Family History

Daver 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: Davern, Haver, Dover, Laver, Diver, Paver, Deaver, Damer, Daves

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Where is the Daver family from?

You can see how Daver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daver families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Daver families living in Durham. This was about 18% of all the recorded Daver's in United Kingdom. Durham and 2 other counties had the highest population of Daver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daver. 100% of Daver men worked as a Medical Student and 100% of Daver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Daver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daver 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Daver. 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 243 military records available for the last name Daver. For the veterans among your Daver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Daver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daver in 1964 was 85, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daver 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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