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Dauster Family History

Dauster 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: Lauster, Deuster, Auster, Master, Bruster, Easter, Doster, Kuster

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Where is the Dauster family from?

You can see how Dauster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dauster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Dauster families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dauster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dauster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dauster 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 Dauster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dauster. 44% of Dauster men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dauster women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dauster were Driller and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Knitter
    13%
  • Driller
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dauster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauster 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Dauster. 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 198 military records available for the last name Dauster. For the veterans among your Dauster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauster lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dauster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dauster in 1961 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauster 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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