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Dawres Family History

Dawres 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: Dawes, Mares, Bares, Ares, Darras, Danes, Dantes, Dales, Kares, Daves

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Where is the Dawres family from?

You can see how Dawres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawres family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dawres families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dawres's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dawres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dawres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawres 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dawres. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dawres. For the veterans among your Dawres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawres lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawres 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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