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Dauernheim Family History

Dauernheim 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: Bernheim, Durheim, Manheim, Oppenheim, Wertheim, Sauerwein

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Where is the Dauernheim family from?

You can see how Dauernheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauernheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauernheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dauernheim families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dauernheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dauernheim families in 1891.
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What did your Dauernheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typewriter Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauernheim. 60% of Dauernheim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dauernheim women worked as a Typewriter Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typewriter Stenographer
    100%

What Dauernheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Dauernheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauernheim 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dauernheim. 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 318 military records available for the last name Dauernheim. For the veterans among your Dauernheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauernheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dauernheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dauernheim in 1964 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dauernheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauernheim 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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