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Dauenbaugh Family History

Dauenbaugh 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: Daughenbaugh, Defenbaugh, Rodenbaugh, Waltenbaugh, Dauenhauer

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Where is the Dauenbaugh family from?

You can see how Dauenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauenbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dauenbaugh families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dauenbaugh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dauenbaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dauenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dauenbaugh. 100% of Dauenbaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dauenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Dauenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauenbaugh 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 immigration records available for the last name Dauenbaugh. 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 34 military records available for the last name Dauenbaugh. For the veterans among your Dauenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dauenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dauenbaugh in 1967 was 71, and 57 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauenbaugh 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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