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Davil Family History

Davil 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: David, Davila, Davio, Davia, Davin, Davie, Davi, Davis, Dail, Daniel

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Where is the Davil family from?

You can see how Davil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Davil family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Davil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Davil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davil 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 Davil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Davil. 100% of Davil 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Davil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davil 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Davil. 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 365 military records available for the last name Davil. For the veterans among your Davil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Davil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Davil in 1971 was 79, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davil 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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