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Dawnson Family History

Dawnson 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: Danson, Dawson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Danton, Manson, Janson, Arnson

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Where is the Dawnson family from?

You can see how Dawnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawnson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dawnson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dawnson family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dawnson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dawnson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawnson 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 Dawnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dawnson. 100% of Dawnson 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 120 census records available for the last name Dawnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawnson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dawnson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dawnson. For the veterans among your Dawnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawnson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Dawnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dawnson in 1981 was 63, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawnson 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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