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Dakil Family History

Dakil 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, Dail, Daniel, David, Maki, Basil, Kil, Danis, Makin, Hakim

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Where is the Dakil family from?

You can see how Dakil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dakil family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dakil's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dakil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakil 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 Dakil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dakil. 100% of Dakil women worked as a Sales Girl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%

What Dakil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Dakil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakil 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dakil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dakil. For the veterans among your Dakil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Dakil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dakil in 1967 was 60, and 47 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dakil 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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