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Davini Family History

Davini 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: Davino, Davin, Savini, Gavin, David, Devine, Savin, Lavin, Devin

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Where is the Davini family from?

You can see how Davini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davini family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Davini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Davini families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Davini's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Davini families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Davini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davini. 34% of Davini men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Davini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davini 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Davini. 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 77 military records available for the last name Davini. For the veterans among your Davini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davini lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Davini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Davini in 1961 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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