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Dashum Family History

Dashum 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: Hashim, Dash, Basham, Shum, Dahm, Wassum, Daum, Dasher, Washam

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Where is the Dashum family from?

You can see how Dashum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dashum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dashum families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Dashum families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dashum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dashum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dashum 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 21 census records available for the last name Dashum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dashum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dashum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dashum. For the veterans among your Dashum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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