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Dacus Family History

Dacus Surname Meaning

Welsh: Anglicized form of the personal name Deicws, a pet form of Dafydd, Welsh form of David.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dacus family from?

You can see how Dacus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dacus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dacus families living in Staffordshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dacus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dacus families in 1891.
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What did your Dacus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dacus. 29% of Dacus men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Dacus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dacus were Farming and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dacus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacus 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Dacus. 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 Dacus. For the veterans among your Dacus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacus lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dacus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dacus in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dacus 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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