This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Davitts family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Davitts Family History

Davitts 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: Davitt, Gavitt, Savitt, Davies, Davids, Cavitt, Devitt, Davis, Evitts

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Davitts family from?

You can see how Davitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davitts family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Davitts families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Davitts families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Davitts's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Davitts families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davitts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Davitts ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Davitts | 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.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Davitts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Davitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davitts census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Davitts

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Davitts. 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.

View all Davitts immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Davitts. For the veterans among your Davitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Davitts military records

You've only scratched the surface of Davitts family history

Discover More

What is the average Davitts lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Davitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Davitts in 1952 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Davitts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davitts 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Davitts family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial