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Dapkins Family History

Dapkins 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: Dopkins, Dawkins, Hawkins, Hopkins, Dockins, Adkins, Rankins, Alkins

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Where is the Dapkins family from?

You can see how Dapkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dapkins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dapkins family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dapkins's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Dapkins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dapkins 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 32 census records available for the last name Dapkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dapkins 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dapkins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dapkins. For the veterans among your Dapkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dapkins lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Dapkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dapkins in 1978 was 83, and 65 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dapkins 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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