Davill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Davill family

The surname Davill was first found in Warwickshire at Walton-Deivile, an ecclesiastical parish, in the parish of Wellesbourn-Hastings. " The manor [of Walton-Deivile], in the reign of Henry III., was the property of Walter d'Avill, one of the justices of assize for the county." ^[1]

Important Dates for the Davill family

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Davill Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dayville, Deyville, Daville, Deville, Davill, Deyvill and many more.

Early Notables of the Davill family (pre 1700)

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Davill migration to Australia

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Davill Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Thomas Davill, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Nashwauk" ^[2]
• Job Davill, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Switzerland"

Citations

1. ^ Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
2. ^ South Australian Register Monday 14th May 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nashwauk 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/europa1855.shtml