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Davier Family History

Davier 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: Javier, Lavier, Xavier, Davie, Davies, Favier, Daniel, David, Davern

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Where is the Davier family from?

You can see how Davier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Davier families living in Cheshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Davier's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Davier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davier 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 Davier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Slag Labourer H Wkr and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Davier. 100% of Davier men worked as a Slag Labourer H Wkr and 72% of Davier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Slag Labourer H Wkr
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cook
    29%

What Davier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Davier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davier 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Davier. 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 192 military records available for the last name Davier. For the veterans among your Davier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Davier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Davier in 1964 was 58, and 88 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Davier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davier 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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