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Daust Family History

Daust 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: Faust, Dust, Baust, Drust, Daoust, Daus, Daunt, Daut, Dault, Aust

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Where is the Daust family from?

You can see how Daust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Daust families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Daust families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daust's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Daust families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daust 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 Daust ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Daust. 100% of Daust women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daust 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Daust. 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 379 military records available for the last name Daust. For the veterans among your Daust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daust lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Daust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Daust in 1953 was 58, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daust

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daust 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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