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Dawsey Family History

Dawsey Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Dawsey family from?

You can see how Dawsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dawsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dawsey families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dawsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dawsey families in 1911.
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What did your Dawsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dawsey. 35% of Dawsey men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Dawsey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dawsey were W P A Laborer and Farmer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • W P A Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Farmer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dawsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawsey 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Dawsey. 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 961 military records available for the last name Dawsey. For the veterans among your Dawsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawsey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dawsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dawsey in 1945 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawsey 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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