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Davig Family History

Davig 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: David, Davio, Davia, Davin, Davie, Davi, Davis, Gavin, Danis, Savin

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Where is the Davig family from?

You can see how Davig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Davig families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Davig families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Davig's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Davig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Davig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davig. 60% of Davig 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Davig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davig 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Davig. 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 75 military records available for the last name Davig. For the veterans among your Davig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Davig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Davig in 1958 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davig 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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