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Dearaway Family History

Dearaway 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: Caraway, Haraway, Laraway, Dearman, Deary, Garraway, Stanaway

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Where is the Dearaway family from?

You can see how Dearaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearaway family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Dearaway families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearaway's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dearaway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearaway 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 41 census records available for the last name Dearaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearaway 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dearaway. 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 military records available for the last name Dearaway. For the veterans among your Dearaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearaway lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Dearaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dearaway in 1984 was 87, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearaway 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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