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Daviault Family History

Daviault 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: Davault, Devault, Daviau, Dussault, Denault, Dufault, Baribault

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Where is the Daviault family from?

You can see how Daviault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daviault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Daviault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Daviault families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Daviault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Daviault families in 1911.
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What did your Daviault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Daviault. 56% of Daviault men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Daviault women worked as a Journalier.

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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
    56%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Voyageur
    12%
  • Charpentier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Daviault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daviault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daviault 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Daviault. 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 5 military records available for the last name Daviault. For the veterans among your Daviault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daviault lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Daviault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Daviault in 1972 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daviault 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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