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Dauson Family History

Dauson Surname Meaning

see Dawson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dauson family from?

You can see how Dauson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dauson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dauson families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dauson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dauson families in 1891.
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What did your Dauson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Houseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dauson. 34% of Dauson men worked as a Houseman On Farm and 80% of Dauson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dauson were Electrical Wireman and Household 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

  • Houseman On Farm
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Electrical Wireman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dauson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauson 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Dauson. 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 420 military records available for the last name Dauson. For the veterans among your Dauson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Dauson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dauson in 1964 was 76, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauson 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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