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Dagher Family History

Dagher Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Lebanon): from dāghir of unknown meaning used as a surname. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Dagher family from?

You can see how Dagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dagher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Dagher family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dagher's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dagher families in 1871.
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What did your Dagher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Dagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagher 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Dagher. 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 55 military records available for the last name Dagher. For the veterans among your Dagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dagher in 1968 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagher 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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