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Davenger Family History

Davenger 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: Lavender, Avinger, Denger, Saenger, Tavenner, Dwenger, Danger

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Where is the Davenger family from?

You can see how Davenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Davenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Davenger family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Davenger's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Davenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Davenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davenger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Davenger. 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 38 military records available for the last name Davenger. For the veterans among your Davenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davenger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Davenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Davenger in 1970 was 71, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davenger 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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