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Davenhauer Family History

Davenhauer Surname 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: Dauenhauer, Daunhauer, Eisenhauer, Hasenauer, Lavender, Ankenbauer

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Where is the Davenhauer family from?

You can see how Davenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenhauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Davenhauer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Davenhauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Davenhauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenhauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Davenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenhauer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Davenhauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Davenhauer. For the veterans among your Davenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davenhauer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Davenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Davenhauer in 1970 was 70, and 98 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davenhauer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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