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Dauns Family History

Dauns 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, Daunt, Daun, Dains, Dana, Danis, Gaunt, Damas, Dunn, Dang

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Where is the Dauns family from?

You can see how Dauns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dauns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dauns families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dauns's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Dauns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauns 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 Dauns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dauns. 67% of Dauns men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Dauns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauns 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dauns. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dauns. For the veterans among your Dauns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauns lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Dauns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dauns in 1987 was 87, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauns 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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