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Dakenson Family History

Dakenson 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: Akerson, Hokenson, Aanenson, Hakanson, Haakenson, Dickenson, Danson

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Where is the Dakenson family from?

You can see how Dakenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dakenson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dakenson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dakenson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Dakenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakenson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dakenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dakenson. For the veterans among your Dakenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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