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Dawbridge Family History

Dawbridge 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: Cambridge, Delbridge, Dandridge, Walbridge, Asbridge, Bridge

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Where is the Dawbridge family from?

You can see how Dawbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawbridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dawbridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dawbridge families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dawbridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dawbridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dawbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawbridge 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 Dawbridge. 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 Dawbridge. For the veterans among your Dawbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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