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Davidge Family History

Davidge Surname Meaning

English (Dorset Somerset and Wiltshire): variant of Davids reflecting a post-medieval change in pronunciation of final [dz] to [dʒ].

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


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Where is the Davidge family from?

You can see how Davidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 131 Davidge families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Davidge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Davidge families in 1891.
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What did your Davidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Davidge. 24% of Davidge men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Davidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davidge were Boot Repairer and Retired.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • House Painter
    8%
  • Boot Repairer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Retired
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Davidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davidge 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Davidge. 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 Davidge. For the veterans among your Davidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davidge lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Davidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Davidge in 1946 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davidge 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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