Historically it has been identified that the Davis name originates from Wales (for more information check out the Davis Name Meaning). Current research identifies progenitor of our line of the Davis family as being Thomas Davis, who is found in Australia in the 1850s. It is unknown where Thomas comes from

Biographies exist for the following Davis Family Members

• Thomas Davis (abt 1820 - 1905)
  
  • Louisa Jane Davis (1865 - 1942)

Davis is a patronymic surname originating in Wales that means 'son of St. David '.[2] It is the 45th most common surname in England and 68th most common in Wales.