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Davant Family History

Davant 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: Savant, Avant, Levant, Galant, Devan, Davino, Cavan, Durant, Davault

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Where is the Davant family from?

You can see how Davant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Davant families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Davant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Davant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davant 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 Davant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Davant. 50% of Davant men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%

What Davant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Davant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davant 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Davant. 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 379 military records available for the last name Davant. For the veterans among your Davant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davant lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Davant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Davant in 1955 was 53, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Davant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davant 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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