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Dawoe Family History

Dawoe 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: Dawe, Dafoe, Dale, Daw, Doe, Dade, Dane, Damon, Date, Dano

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Where is the Dawoe family from?

You can see how Dawoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawoe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dawoe family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dawoe's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dawoe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawoe 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 17 census records available for the last name Dawoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawoe 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 Dawoe. 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 military records available for the last name Dawoe. For the veterans among your Dawoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawoe lifespan?

Average Dawoe life expectancy in 2003 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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