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Davillier Family History

Davillier 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: Devillier, Caillier, Devilliers, Deville, Diller, Callier, Daigler

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Davillier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Davillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davillier 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Davillier. 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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There are 40 military records available for the last name Davillier. For the veterans among your Davillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davillier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Davillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Davillier in 1964 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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