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Dawar 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.

Where is the Dawar family from?

You can see how Dawar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dawar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Dawar families living in Fife. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dawar's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dawar families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dawar family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 171 census records available for the last name Dawar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 109 immigration records available for the last name Dawar. 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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Military Records

There are 30 military records available for the last name Dawar. For the veterans among your Dawar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Dawar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dawar in 1978 was 43, and 79 in 1988.

Dawar Surname Meaning

Where is the Dawar family from?

What Dawar family records will you find?

What is the average Dawar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Dawar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dawar in 1978 was 43, and 79 in 1988.

186	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
30	Military Records
109	Immigration Records
171	Census and Voter Lists
25	Member Trees

186	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
30	Military Records
109	Immigration Records
171	Census and Voter Lists
25	Member Trees

Dawar Family History