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Dadkin Family History

Dadkin 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: Dakin, Daykin, Hankin, Haskin, Darwin, Makin, Lakin, Larkin, Dain

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Where is the Dadkin family from?

You can see how Dadkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dadkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dadkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dadkin families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dadkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dadkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dadkin 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 47 census records available for the last name Dadkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dadkin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dadkin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dadkin. For the veterans among your Dadkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dadkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Dadkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dadkin in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dadkin 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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