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Davaney Family History

Davaney 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: Devaney, Delaney, Darney, Dabney, Diviney, Draney, Devane, Daane

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Where is the Davaney family from?

You can see how Davaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Davaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Davaney families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Davaney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Davaney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davaney 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 Davaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davaney. 34% of Davaney men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Davaney women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davaney were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Davaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Davaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davaney 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Davaney. 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 112 military records available for the last name Davaney. For the veterans among your Davaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davaney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Davaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Davaney in 1962 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Davaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davaney 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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