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Dauis Family History

Dauis 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: Danis, Daus, Duis, Dais, Davis, David, Paris, Rais, Damas, Dai

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Where is the Dauis family from?

You can see how Dauis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dauis families living in Alabama. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dauis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dauis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauis 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 Dauis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauis. 38% of Dauis men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Dauis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dauis were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Dauis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Dauis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauis 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Dauis. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dauis. For the veterans among your Dauis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Dauis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dauis in 1973 was 91, and 89 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauis 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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