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Daviss Family History

Daviss Surname Meaning

see Davies.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Daviss family from?

You can see how Daviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daviss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daviss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Daviss families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Daviss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Daviss families in 1911.
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What did your Daviss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Daviss. 100% of Daviss men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daviss 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daviss. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Daviss. For the veterans among your Daviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daviss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Daviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Daviss in 1960 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daviss 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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