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Davenish Family History

Davenish 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: Danish, Cavendish, Danis, Darwish, Daves, Denis, Barnish, Havens

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Where is the Davenish family from?

You can see how Davenish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenish family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Davenish family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Davenish's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Davenish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenish 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 121 census records available for the last name Davenish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenish 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Davenish. 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 10 military records available for the last name Davenish. For the veterans among your Davenish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davenish lifespan?

Average Davenish life expectancy in 1965 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davenish 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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