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Davis Genealogy & History
Davis genealogy shows that this surname means "son of David". Davis family history indicates that this surname is still another common variation of the English surname David, which refers to the biblical King David and means "beloved." In the 1990 U.S. Census, Davis was the 6th most common name in the United States. There are many famous people with this surname. One such family member was Jefferson Davis, who was the president of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. Another famous Davis was American actress Bette Davis, who was nominated for Best Actress ten times and won twice, for her roles in Dangerous and Jezebel.
Davis Birth Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| A Beatrice Davis | -- --, 1919 | June ,1986 | FL |
| B Anne Davis | -- --, 1935 | June 20,2004 | TN |
| Charlene Davis | -- --, 1969 | October 25,2009 | NC |
| D Arnold Davis | -- --, 1918 | January ,1985 | OH |
Davis Death Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| E Aileen Davis | -- --, 1931 | May 30,1992 | Keokuk,IA |
| F Arleta Davis | -- --, 1912 | December 13,1998 | Troy,OH |
| George Davis | -- --, 1935 | May 8,1995 | Kernersville,NC |
| H Allan Davis | -- --, 1913 | February 7,1989 | Glen Riddle Lima,PA |
Davis Marriage Records
| Name | Spouse | Marriage Date | Location |
| Clarence Davis | Macy Ray | March 2,1931 | Wake, NC |
| Elton Davis | Marjorie Cates | September 2,1933 | Wake, NC |
| Floyd Davis | Mavis Holden | November 28,1936 | Wake, NC |
| Harry Davis | Mary Peppers | August 5,1931 | Wake, NC |
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