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Dauks Family History

Dauks 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: Daus, Danks, Duke, Banks, Danis, Damas, Dacko, Maus, Das, Kauk

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Where is the Dauks family from?

You can see how Dauks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauks family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dauks families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dauks's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dauks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Dauks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauks 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dauks. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dauks. For the veterans among your Dauks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauks 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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