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Dates Family History

Dates Surname Meaning

English: variant of Date with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form is now rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Dates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dates family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dates families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Dates families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dates's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dates families in 1911.
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What did your Dates ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dates. 100% of Dates men worked as a Marchande.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Marchande
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dates 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Dates. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Dates. For the veterans among your Dates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dates lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dates in 1947 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dates 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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