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Davias Family History

Davias 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: Davia, Davies, Davids, Daviau, Davis, David, Damian, Danis, Damas

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Where is the Davias family from?

You can see how Davias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Davias families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Davias families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Davias's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Davias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Davias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davias. 50% of Davias men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Davias women worked as a Domestic. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Davias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davias 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Davias. 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 53 military records available for the last name Davias. For the veterans among your Davias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davias lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Davias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Davias in 1950 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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