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Dauven Family History

Dauven Name 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: Davern, Raven, Aven, Dahlen, Dautel, Dalen, Dahmen, Sauve, Dauber

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dauven ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Dauven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauven 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dauven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Dauven. For the veterans among your Dauven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauven lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Dauven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dauven in 1983 was 72, and 29 in 2003.

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