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Dauman Family History

Dauman 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: Duman, Damman, Lauman, Daman, Dalman, Dahman, Bauman, Nauman, Auman

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Where is the Dauman family from?

You can see how Dauman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dauman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dauman families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dauman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dauman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauman 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 Dauman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauman. 38% of Dauman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Dauman women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dauman were Waiter and Office Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Waiter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Office Work
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dauman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauman 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Dauman. 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 289 military records available for the last name Dauman. For the veterans among your Dauman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dauman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dauman in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauman 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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