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Dawsom Family History

Dawsom 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, Dassow, Ransom, Dowson, Lawson, Wassom, Pawson, Basom, Danson

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Where is the Dawsom family from?

You can see how Dawsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawsom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dawsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dawsom families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dawsom's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dawsom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Dawsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawsom 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dawsom. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dawsom. For the veterans among your Dawsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawsom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Dawsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dawsom in 1965 was 68, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawsom 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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