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Davens Family History

Davens 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: Daves, Havens, Devens, Ravens, Divens, Javens, Davern, Raven, Aven

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Where is the Davens family from?

You can see how Davens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Davens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Davens families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Davens's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Davens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Davens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davens. 100% of Davens men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Davens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davens 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 Davens. 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 9 military records available for the last name Davens. For the veterans among your Davens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Davens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Davens in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 1992.

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