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Davoren Family History

Davoren Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): variant of Davern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Davoren family from?

You can see how Davoren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davoren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Davoren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Davoren families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Davoren's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Davoren families in 1891.
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What did your Davoren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davoren. 18% of Davoren men worked as a Helper and 50% of Davoren women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davoren were Laborer and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Helper
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 736 immigration records available for the last name Davoren. 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 354 military records available for the last name Davoren. For the veterans among your Davoren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davoren lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Davoren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Davoren in 1949 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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