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Dawdson Family History

Dawdson 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: Dawson, Davidson, Sawdon, Madson, Rawdon, Dowson, Gadson, Lawson

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Where is the Dawdson family from?

You can see how Dawdson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawdson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dawdson families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dawdson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dawdson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawdson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Dawdson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawdson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dawdson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dawdson. For the veterans among your Dawdson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawdson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dawdson

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