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Dathin Family History

Dathin 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: Dauphin, Darwin, Gatlin, Satin, Nathan, Dain, Duthie, Matlin, Daquin

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Where is the Dathin family from?

You can see how Dathin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dathin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dathin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dathin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dathin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Dathin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dathin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dathin. 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 Dathin. For the veterans among your Dathin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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