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Davenjay Family History

Davenjay 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: Duvernay, Deveny, Avena, Gavenda, Lavanway, Devenney, Devenny

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Where is the Davenjay family from?

You can see how Davenjay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenjay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Davenjay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Davenjay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Davenjay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenjay 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 6 census records available for the last name Davenjay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenjay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Davenjay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Davenjay. For the veterans among your Davenjay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davenjay lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Davenjay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Davenjay in 1985 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davenjay 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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