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Daven Family History

Daven 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, Dalen, Laven, Daves, Haven, Davin, Dave, Caven

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Where is the Daven family from?

You can see how Daven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Daven families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Daven's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Daven families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daven. 34% of Daven men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Daven women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daven were Farmer and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Daven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daven 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Daven. 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 514 military records available for the last name Daven. For the veterans among your Daven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Daven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Daven in 1963 was 79, and 42 in 2003.

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