Origins of the Davany surname
About the Davanys
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Interesting facts about Davany
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Davanys most likely to marry?
Keinelles
What are the most common Davany first names?
John
James
Mary
Catherine
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Common jobs for Davanys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Davanys in 1921
Dressmaker
1
Lodging House Keeper
1
Mill (Fac) Hand (Textile)
1
Rag Dealer
1
Silver Burnisher
1
Commmon male occupations for Davanys in 1921
Coal Miner
3
Dock Labourer
2
Railway Engine Stoker
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Brick Setters Lab
1
