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Dawney Family History

Dawney Surname Meaning

see Dawnay.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dawney family from?

You can see how Dawney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dawney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dawney families living in Kent. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dawney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dawney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawney 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 Dawney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Outfitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dawney. 100% of Dawney men worked as a Gents Outfitter and 83% of Dawney 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Outfitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    18%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dawney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawney 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Dawney. 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 464 military records available for the last name Dawney. For the veterans among your Dawney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Dawney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dawney in 1974 was 78, and 96 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawney 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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