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Dawbney Family History

Dawbney Surname Meaning

see Daubney.

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


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Where is the Dawbney family from?

You can see how Dawbney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawbney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dawbney families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dawbney's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dawbney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawbney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dawbney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dawbney. 100% of Dawbney 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 564 census records available for the last name Dawbney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawbney 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dawbney. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dawbney. For the veterans among your Dawbney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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