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Dagres Family History

Dagres 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: Dages, Mares, Lagree, Dagley, Bares, Ares, Digges, Dagel, Agnes

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Where is the Dagres family from?

You can see how Dagres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dagres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dagres families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dagres's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dagres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagres 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 Dagres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dagres. 45% of Dagres men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Dagres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagres 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Dagres. 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 104 military records available for the last name Dagres. For the veterans among your Dagres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagres lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dagres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dagres in 1953 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagres 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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