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Daunie Family History

Daunie 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: Daniel, Danis, Dane, Aune, Dansie, Baune, Faunce, Dunne, Dance, Durie

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Where is the Daunie family from?

You can see how Daunie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daunie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Daunie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Daunie families living in Perthshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Daunie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Daunie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daunie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Daunie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daunie. 50% of Daunie men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Roughneck
    50%

What Daunie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Daunie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daunie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Daunie. 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 Daunie. For the veterans among your Daunie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daunie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Daunie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Daunie in 1975 was 58, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daunie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daunie 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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