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Dawit Family History

Dawit Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Dawit an Amharic form of David.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dawit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dawit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dawit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dawit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dawit families in 1880.
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There are 91 census records available for the last name Dawit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawit 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dawit. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Dawit. For the veterans among your Dawit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Dawit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dawit in 1966 was 72, and 91 in 1977.

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