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Dawkin Family History

Dawkin Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Dawkin a pet form of Daw + the diminutive suffix -kin. The name mostly denoted ‘little or young Ralph’ and perhaps occasionally ‘little or young David’.

The -kin suffix may have been used to distinguish a son from a same-named father.

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


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Where is the Dawkin family from?

You can see how Dawkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dawkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Dawkin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dawkin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dawkin families in 1891.
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What did your Dawkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dawkin. 84% of Dawkin 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
    84%
  • Shop Assistant
    8%
  • Cleaner
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dawkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawkin 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Dawkin. 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 133 military records available for the last name Dawkin. For the veterans among your Dawkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawkin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Dawkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dawkin in 1976 was 64, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawkin 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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