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Dauan Family History

Dauan 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: Duan, Dahan, Daman, Dagan, Daun, Dakan, Dayan, Guan, Damian, Dean

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Where is the Dauan family from?

You can see how Dauan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dauan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dauan family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dauan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Dauan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauan 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 18 census records available for the last name Dauan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dauan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dauan. For the veterans among your Dauan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauan lifespan?

Average Dauan life expectancy in 1988 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauan 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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