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Datesman Family History

Datesman 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: Waterman, Dauterman, Bateman, Hitesman, Determan, Raterman, Dausman

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Where is the Datesman family from?

You can see how Datesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datesman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Datesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Datesman family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Datesman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Datesman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datesman 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 Datesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Datesman. 34% of Datesman 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Datesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Datesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datesman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Datesman. 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 105 military records available for the last name Datesman. For the veterans among your Datesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datesman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Datesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Datesman in 1965 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Datesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datesman 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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