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Davits Family History

Davits 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: Davies, Davids, Davis, Davitt, David, Danis, Darius, Avis, Davino

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Where is the Davits family from?

You can see how Davits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Davits families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Davits family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Davits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Davits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davits 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Davits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davits 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Davits. 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 14 military records available for the last name Davits. For the veterans among your Davits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davits lifespan?

Average Davits life expectancy in 1975 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davits 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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