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Davgin Family History

Davgin 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: Davin, Davlin, Gavin, David, Davern, Savin, Lavin, Darwin, Devin

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Where is the Davgin family from?

You can see how Davgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davgin family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Davgin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Davgin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Davgin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Davgin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davgin 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 31 census records available for the last name Davgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davgin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Davgin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Davgin. For the veterans among your Davgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davgin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Davgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Davgin in 1967 was 53, and 83 in 1993.

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