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Davolt Family History

Davolt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dewald.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Davolt family from?

You can see how Davolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Davolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Davolt families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Davolt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Davolt families in 1911.
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What did your Davolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davolt. 46% of Davolt men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Davolt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davolt were Carpenter 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Davolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davolt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Davolt. 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 252 military records available for the last name Davolt. For the veterans among your Davolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davolt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Davolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Davolt in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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