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Davido Family History

Davido 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: David, Davino, Davio, Davids, Davide, Davidow, Davidov, Davidson

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Where is the Davido family from?

You can see how Davido families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davido family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Davido families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Davido families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Davido's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Davido families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davido surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Davido ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davido. 100% of Davido men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Davido. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davido 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Davido. 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 98 military records available for the last name Davido. For the veterans among your Davido ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davido lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Davido life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Davido in 1962 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davido 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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