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Dawsen Family History

Dawsen 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: Dawson, Dawsey, Gansen, Dahlen, Dalen, Dahmen, Dawn, Dowden, Downen

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Where is the Dawsen family from?

You can see how Dawsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dawsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dawsen families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dawsen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dawsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawsen 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 Dawsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dawsen. 80% of Dawsen 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
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dawsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawsen 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Dawsen. 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 105 military records available for the last name Dawsen. For the veterans among your Dawsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawsen lifespan?

Average Dawsen life expectancy in 2002 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawsen 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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