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Dawbin Family History

Dawbin 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: Sabin, Albin, Babin, Darwin, Dain, Dubin, Aubin, Daquin, Darin, Dawn

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Where is the Dawbin family from?

You can see how Dawbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawbin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dawbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Dawbin families living in Somerset. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dawbin's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dawbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawbin 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 Dawbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dawbin. 100% of Dawbin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Dawbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawbin 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Dawbin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dawbin. For the veterans among your Dawbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawbin lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Dawbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dawbin in 1980 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawbin 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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