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Dahab Family History

Dahab 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: Wahab, Dahan, Dana, Gahan, Damas, Dahl, Drab, Mahan, Dayal, Dada

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Where is the Dahab family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dahab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Silk Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahab. 100% of Dahab men worked as a Silk Weaver.

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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

  • Silk Weaver
    100%

What Dahab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Dahab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahab 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dahab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Dahab. For the veterans among your Dahab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahab lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Dahab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dahab in 1970 was 71, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahab 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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