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Dater Family History

Dater Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cater, Water, Date, Rater, Kater, Deter, Sater, Damer, Pater, Ater

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Where is the Dater family from?

You can see how Dater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Dater families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dater's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dater families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dater. 19% of Dater men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dater women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dater were Manager and File Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • File Clerk
    10%

What Dater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dater census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 611 immigration records available for the last name Dater. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 436 military records available for the last name Dater. For the veterans among your Dater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dater lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dater in 1951 was 66, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dater ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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