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Dapkus Family History

Dapkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: probably an adaptation of Polish Dobka or of its more common cognate Dobek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dapkus family from?

You can see how Dapkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dapkus families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dapkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dapkus families in 1920.
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What did your Dapkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dapkus. 29% of Dapkus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dapkus women worked as a 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
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dapkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Dapkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapkus 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Dapkus. 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 166 military records available for the last name Dapkus. For the veterans among your Dapkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dapkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dapkus in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dapkus 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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