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Dakau Family History

Dakau 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: Dakan, Akau, Dana, Sakai, Damas, Kau, Nakao, Dayal, Bakas, Sakal

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Where is the Dakau family from?

You can see how Dakau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dakau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dakau families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dakau's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dakau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakau 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 14 census records available for the last name Dakau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dakau. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dakau. For the veterans among your Dakau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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