Davney Family History

Davney 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: Darney, Dabney, Daney, Davey, Devney, Dolney, Radney, Downey, Dorney, Haney

275	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
28	Military Records
40	Immigration Records
333	Census and Voter Lists
38	Member Trees

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Where is the Davney family from?

You can see how Davney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Davney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Davney families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Davney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Davney families in 1880.

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

In 1940, Laborer and final examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davney. 100% of Davney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Davney women worked as a final examiner.

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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

100%

final examiner

100%

What Davney family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 333 census records available for the last name Davney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davney 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Davney. 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 28 military records available for the last name Davney. For the veterans among your Davney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davney lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Davney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Davney in 1973 was 31, and 23 in 2001.

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Davney Surname Meaning

Where is the Davney family from?

What did your Davney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and final examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davney. 100% of Davney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Davney women worked as a final examiner.

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

100%

final examiner

100%

What Davney family records will you find?

What is the average Davney lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Davney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Davney in 1973 was 31, and 23 in 2001.

Davney Family History

Davney Surname Meaning

714 record(s) for Davney

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Davney Surname Meaning

714 record(s) for Davney

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Where is the Davney family from?

What did your Davney ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Davney family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Davney family history

What is the average Davney lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Davney family tree

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