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Davey Family History

Davey Surname Meaning

English: from the personal name Davy originally an Old French vernacular form of the Biblical name David

which became the most common form of the name in medieval England.

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


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Where is the Davey family from?

You can see how Davey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Davey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,993 Davey families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Davey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Davey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Davey 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 Davey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Davey. 6% of Davey men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Davey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Davey were Farm Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Farmer
    3%
  • Farm Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Davey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338,000 census records available for the last name Davey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davey 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 31,000 immigration records available for the last name Davey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26,000 military records available for the last name Davey. For the veterans among your Davey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Davey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Davey in 1943 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Davey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davey 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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