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Davill Family History

Davill Surname Meaning

see Deaville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Davill family from?

You can see how Davill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Davill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Davill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Davill families in 1891.
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What did your Davill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Davill. 60% of Davill men worked as a Market Gardener and 90% of Davill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davill were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Market Gardener
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Davill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davill 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Davill. 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 102 military records available for the last name Davill. For the veterans among your Davill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davill lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Davill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Davill in 1990 was 45, and 36 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davill 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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