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Dawane Family History

Dawane 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: Daane, Dewane, Dane, Deane, Yamane, Doane, Dewan, Dawn, Delane, Drane

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Where is the Dawane family from?

You can see how Dawane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawane family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Dawane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Dawane family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dawane's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dawane families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dawane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawane 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dawane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dawane. For the veterans among your Dawane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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