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Davner Family History

Davner 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: Danner, Avner, Darner, Dagner, Havner, Cavner, Tanner, Davern, Garner

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Where is the Davner family from?

You can see how Davner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Davner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Davner family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Davner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Davner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davner 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 Davner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davner. 60% of Davner men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • General Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Davner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davner 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Davner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Davner. For the veterans among your Davner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Davner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Davner in 1961 was 39, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davner 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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