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Dashnaw Family History

Dashnaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Dagenais.

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


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Where is the Dashnaw family from?

You can see how Dashnaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dashnaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dashnaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dashnaw families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dashnaw's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dashnaw families in 1891.
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What did your Dashnaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dashnaw. 48% of Dashnaw men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Welder
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dashnaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dashnaw 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dashnaw. 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 208 military records available for the last name Dashnaw. For the veterans among your Dashnaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dashnaw lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dashnaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dashnaw in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dashnaw 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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