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Davol Family History

Davol Surname Meaning

English: variant of Davoll itself a variant of Devall.

This form of the surname is not found in Britain anymore.

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


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Where is the Davol family from?

You can see how Davol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Davol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Davol families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Davol's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Davol families in 1911.
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What did your Davol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davol. 37% of Davol 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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Bellboy
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%

What Davol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Davol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davol 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Davol. 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 438 military records available for the last name Davol. For the veterans among your Davol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davol lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Davol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Davol in 1962 was 84, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davol 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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