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Daswell Family History

Daswell 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: Haswell, Caswell, Doswell, Laswell, Baswell, Aswell, Dalzell, Oswell

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Where is the Daswell family from?

You can see how Daswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daswell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Daswell families living in Indiana. This was about 26% of all the recorded Daswell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Daswell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daswell 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 256 census records available for the last name Daswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daswell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Daswell. 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 44 military records available for the last name Daswell. For the veterans among your Daswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daswell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Daswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daswell in 1982 was 46, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daswell 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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