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Dadda Family History

Dadda 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: Dada, Sada, Rada, Landa, Dana, Banda, Dodd, Vajda, Kanda, Lada

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Where is the Dadda family from?

You can see how Dadda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dadda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dadda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dadda families living in Cornwall. This was about 91% of all the recorded Dadda's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Dadda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dadda 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 Dadda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dadda. 100% of Dadda 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
    100%

What Dadda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Dadda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dadda 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Dadda. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dadda. For the veterans among your Dadda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dadda lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Dadda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dadda in 1982 was 69, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dadda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dadda 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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