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Davidsons Family History

Davidsons 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: Davidson, Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Davidoff, Davignon, Arvidson

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Where is the Davidsons family from?

You can see how Davidsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davidsons family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Davidsons families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Davidsons families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Davidsons's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Davidsons families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davidsons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Davidsons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davidsons. 100% of Davidsons 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%

What Davidsons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Davidsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davidsons 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Davidsons. 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 10 military records available for the last name Davidsons. For the veterans among your Davidsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davidsons lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Davidsons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Davidsons in 1989 was 93, and 69 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Davidsons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davidsons 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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