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Daviau Family History

Daviau Surname Meaning

French: from a derivative of Davi a vernacular form of the personal name David. Compare Davio and Devoid.

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


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Where is the Daviau family from?

You can see how Daviau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daviau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Daviau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Daviau families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Daviau's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Daviau families in 1891.
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What did your Daviau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Daviau. 34% of Daviau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Cordonnier
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Daviau. 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 231 military records available for the last name Daviau. For the veterans among your Daviau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daviau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Daviau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Daviau in 1961 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daviau 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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