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Dawnes Family History

Dawnes 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: Danes, Dawes, Downes, Daines, Barnes, Danis, Downey, Raines, Haynes

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Where is the Dawnes family from?

You can see how Dawnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dawnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dawnes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dawnes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dawnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawnes 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 Dawnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dawnes. 85% of Dawnes 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dawnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawnes 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Dawnes. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dawnes. For the veterans among your Dawnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawnes lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Dawnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dawnes in 1991 was 60, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawnes 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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