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Dauenhauer Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a stave maker from Middle High German dūge (from Latin doga) ‘stave’.

It signifies a profession related to the crafting of wooden staves, which are often used in barrels and similar structures.

The term combines elements that reflect the trade, particularly in the context of woodworking.

Additionally, it derives from the agent derivative of hauen, which means ‘to cut wood’ or ‘to carve’.

This etymological background highlights the skills and techniques associated with the profession of stave making.

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


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You can see how Dauenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauenhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Dauenhauer families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dauenhauer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dauenhauer families in 1880.
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What did your Dauenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauenhauer. 29% of Dauenhauer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dauenhauer women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 275 immigration records available for the last name Dauenhauer. 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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There are 763 military records available for the last name Dauenhauer. For the veterans among your Dauenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauenhauer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dauenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dauenhauer in 1955 was 19, and 78 in 2004.

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