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Daunhaver Family History

Daunhaver 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: Daunhauer, Dauenhauer, Faulhaber, Baumhover, Danaher, Dunlavey, Haver

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Where is the Daunhaver family from?

You can see how Daunhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daunhaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Daunhaver families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Daunhaver's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Daunhaver families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Daunhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daunhaver 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Daunhaver. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daunhaver. For the veterans among your Daunhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daunhaver lifespan?

Average Daunhaver life expectancy in 1973 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daunhaver 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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