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Discavage Family History

Discavage 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: Sincavage, Savage, Schrage, Sauvage, Visage, Salvage, Di Scala

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Where is the Discavage family from?

You can see how Discavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Discavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Discavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Discavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Discavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Discavage 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 Discavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Discavage. 100% of Discavage men worked as a Miner and 100% of Discavage women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

What Discavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Discavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Discavage 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Discavage. 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 49 military records available for the last name Discavage. For the veterans among your Discavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Discavage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Discavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Discavage in 1966 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Discavage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Discavage 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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