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Dawner Family History

Dawner 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: Danner, Downer, Darner, Dagner, Tanner, Garner, Hawker, Warner

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Where is the Dawner family from?

You can see how Dawner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dawner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dawner families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dawner's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dawner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawner 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 Dawner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dawner. 100% of Dawner 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%

What Dawner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Dawner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawner 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Dawner. 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 57 military records available for the last name Dawner. For the veterans among your Dawner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Dawner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dawner in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dawner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawner 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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