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Dauk Family History

Dauk 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: Kauk, Dau, Dark, Daus, Dack, Daum, Daub, Daut, Pauk, Daul

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Where is the Dauk family from?

You can see how Dauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 7 Dauk families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dauk's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Dauk families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dauk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauk. 100% of Dauk men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 100% of Dauk women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Dauk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Dauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauk 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dauk. 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 41 military records available for the last name Dauk. For the veterans among your Dauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauk lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Dauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dauk in 1959 was 26, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dauk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauk 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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