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Davis Jr Family History

Davis Jr 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: Davis, Davisson, Davison, David, Kaiser, Danis, Avis, Javier, Avinger

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Where is the Davis Jr family from?

You can see how Davis Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davis Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Davis Jr families living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Davis Jr's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Davis Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Davis Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davis Jr 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Davis Jr. 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 980 military records available for the last name Davis Jr. For the veterans among your Davis Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davis Jr lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Davis Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Davis Jr in 1947 was 52, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davis Jr 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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