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Dawir Family History

Dawir 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: David, Danis, Daw, Darwin, Fair, Dai, Mair, Dain, Nair, Dar

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Where is the Dawir family from?

You can see how Dawir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dawir families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dawir's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dawir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawir 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 9 census records available for the last name Dawir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawir 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dawir. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dawir. For the veterans among your Dawir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawir lifespan?

Average Dawir life expectancy in 1981 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawir 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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