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Dawse Family History

Dawse 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: Dowse, Hawse, Dawe, Daise, Daws, Dase, Dawsey, Halse, Dale, Hase

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Where is the Dawse family from?

You can see how Dawse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dawse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Dawse families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dawse's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dawse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawse 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 Dawse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dawse. 100% of Dawse men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 75% of Dawse 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Agricultural Land Worker
    25%

What Dawse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Dawse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawse 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Dawse. 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 Dawse. For the veterans among your Dawse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Dawse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dawse in 1965 was 78, and 75 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dawse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawse 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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