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Dagas Family History

Dagas 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: Damas, Dagan, Dugas, Magas, Dages, Gagas, Ragas, Daggs, Dana, Karas

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Where is the Dagas family from?

You can see how Dagas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dagas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Dagas families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Dagas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dagas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Dagas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagas 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dagas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dagas. For the veterans among your Dagas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Dagas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dagas in 1971 was 46, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagas 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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