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Davignon Family History

Davignon Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’ for someone from Avignon, the name of several places in various parts of France.

Including a city in southeastern France.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Davignon family from?

You can see how Davignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davignon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davignon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 202 Davignon families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Davignon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Davignon families in 1911.
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What did your Davignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Davignon. 28% of Davignon men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Davignon women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davignon were Fils Cultivateur and Turner.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    34%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Servante
    23%
  • Turner
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Davignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davignon 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Davignon. 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 851 military records available for the last name Davignon. For the veterans among your Davignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davignon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Davignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Davignon in 1953 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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