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Datson Family History

Datson Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Dadson itself a variant of Dodson with assimilation of /d/ to /t/ anticipating the voiceless /s/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Datson family from?

You can see how Datson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Datson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 53 Datson families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Datson's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Datson families in 1891.
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What did your Datson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Datson. 20% of Datson men worked as a Builders Mason and 84% of Datson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Datson were Poultry Farmer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Mason
    20%
  • Mason
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Poultry Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Datson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Datson. 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 741 military records available for the last name Datson. For the veterans among your Datson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Datson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Datson in 1953 was 75, and 24 in 2004.

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