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Dawsonn Family History

Dawsonn 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, Dowson, Lawson, Pawson, Danson, Mawson, Rawson, Samson

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Where is the Dawsonn family from?

You can see how Dawsonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawsonn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dawsonn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dawsonn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dawsonn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawsonn 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 15 census records available for the last name Dawsonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawsonn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dawsonn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dawsonn. For the veterans among your Dawsonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawsonn lifespan?

Average Dawsonn life expectancy in 2002 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawsonn 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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