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Davit Family History

Davit 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, Davio, Davia, Davin, Davie, Davi, Davis, Davitt, Gavin, Danis

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
153	Military Records
329	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
886	Member Trees

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Where is the Davit family from?

You can see how Davit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Davit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Davit family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Davit's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Davit families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davit 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 Davit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davit. 32% of Davit men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Davit women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

Laborer

32%

Farmer

22%

Farming

16%

Salesman

11%

Seamstress

100%

What Davit family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Davit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 329 immigration records available for the last name Davit. 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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Military Records

There are 153 military records available for the last name Davit. For the veterans among your Davit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davit lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Davit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Davit in 1968 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

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Davit Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: David, Davio, Davia, Davin, Davie, Davi, Davis, Davitt, Gavin, Danis

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
153	Military Records
329	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
886	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Davit family from?

View Census Data for Davit

What did your Davit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davit. 32% of Davit men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Davit women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Davit

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

32%

Farmer

22%

Farming

16%

Salesman

11%

Seamstress

100%

What Davit family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Davit family history

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What is the average Davit lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Davit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Davit in 1968 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Davit family tree

Explore Your Tree

Davit Family History

Davit Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Davit

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Davit family from?

What did your Davit ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Davit family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Davit family history

What is the average Davit lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Davit family tree

Search for another surname

Davit Surname Meaning

6,000 record(s) for Davit

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Davit family from?

What did your Davit ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Davit family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Davit family history

What is the average Davit lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Davit family tree

Search for another surname