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Dascom Family History

Dascom 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: Bascom, Wascom, Vasco, Hanscom, Balcom, Rascon, Larcom, Gascon, Basco

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Where is the Dascom family from?

You can see how Dascom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dascom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dascom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dascom families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dascom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dascom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dascom 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 131 census records available for the last name Dascom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dascom 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dascom. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dascom. For the veterans among your Dascom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dascom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Dascom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dascom in 1962 was 54, and 73 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dascom 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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