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Dauw Family History

Dauw 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: Daw, Dau, Daus, Daum, Daub, Daut, Daul, Daun, Drew, Paul

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Where is the Dauw family from?

You can see how Dauw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dauw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dauw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dauw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dauw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Dauw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauw 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Dauw. 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 70 military records available for the last name Dauw. For the veterans among your Dauw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dauw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dauw in 1967 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauw 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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