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Dakus Family History

Dakus 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: Daus, Dacus, Dapkus, Danis, Kakos, Damas, Darius, Kus, Makos, Malkus

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Where is the Dakus family from?

You can see how Dakus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dakus families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Dakus family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dakus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dakus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakus 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 214 census records available for the last name Dakus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakus 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dakus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dakus. For the veterans among your Dakus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Dakus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dakus in 1968 was 53, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dakus 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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