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Davi Family History

Davi Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; also Davì): perhaps from an altered form of the personal name Davide (see David).

Italian (northern mainly Veneto): from the personal name Davio a variant of Davino.

Scottish: variant of Davey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Davi family from?

You can see how Davi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Davi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Davi families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Davi's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Davi families in 1891.
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What did your Davi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Davi. 80% of Davi 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Davi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Davi. 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 Davi. For the veterans among your Davi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davi lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Davi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Davi in 1950 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davi 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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