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Daus Family History

Daus Surname Meaning

German: from Middle Low German dūs denoting the two on a die or the ace in cards hence a nickname for a passionate card or dice player.

South German: variant of Dausch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Daus family from?

You can see how Daus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Daus families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Daus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Daus families in 1891.
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What did your Daus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lace Manufacturers Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daus. 100% of Daus men worked as a Lace Manufacturers Manager and 100% of Daus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lace Manufacturers Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daus. For the veterans among your Daus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Daus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Daus in 1954 was 54, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daus 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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