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Dawsonoa Family History

Dawsonoa 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, Dawood

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawsonoa 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 5 census records available for the last name Dawsonoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawsonoa 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 Dawsonoa. 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 Dawsonoa. For the veterans among your Dawsonoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawsonoa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Dawsonoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dawsonoa in 1970 was 68, and 62 in 1985.

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