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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 152328 people with the Davies surname? In that year Davies was ranked number 6 for popularity in the UK. |
The Origin of the Davies surname
The surname Davis is an English patronymic surname although it is often regarded as a Welsh name. The name means "son of David" and comes from the Hebrew first name meaning "beloved". It is believed the name was introduced into Britain at the time of the Crusades when soldiers adopted Biblical names.
1921 England and Wales Census records are now available!
On 6 January 2022 the 1921 England and Wales Census records were made available online via the FindMyPast website. The records have been indexed and are searchable via the usual methods. These records are only viewable on a pay-per-view basis and are not included in any of FindMyPast's existing subscriptions with the exception of the 12 month premium subscription.
Davies records on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out your Davies family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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Historical References
"DAVIES, 'son of DAVIE,' q.v. Thomas Davies in Altqun, parish of Lesmahago, 1622 (Lanark CR.). "(The surnames of Scotland. George Fraser Black, 1866-1948)
DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for the Davies Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Davies Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Davies family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 202990 people with the Davies surname in the UK? Davies is now ranked number 6 for popularity in the UK. |
Davies Family Tree Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 33421 people with the Davies surname in the USA? Davies is ranked number 146 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Davies Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on the Davies family. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
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