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Davoust Family History

Davoust 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: Daoust, Davault, Davolt, Devost, August, Darius, Faust, Dust, Baust

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Where is the Davoust family from?

You can see how Davoust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davoust family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Davoust families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Davoust families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Davoust's in USA. California had the highest population of Davoust families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davoust surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Davoust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Estimator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davoust. 100% of Davoust men worked as an Estimator. .

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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

  • Estimator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Davoust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davoust 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Davoust. 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 47 military records available for the last name Davoust. For the veterans among your Davoust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davoust lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Davoust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Davoust in 1967 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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