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Dawis Family History

Dawis 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: Danis, Dawes, Dais, Davis, Dowis, Daws, David, Lewis, Paris, Daw

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Where is the Dawis family from?

You can see how Dawis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dawis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Dawis families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dawis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dawis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawis 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 Dawis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dawis. 39% of Dawis men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Dawis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dawis were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

What Dawis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dawis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawis 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Dawis. 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 126 military records available for the last name Dawis. For the veterans among your Dawis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Dawis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dawis in 1983 was 73, and 94 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dawis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawis 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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