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Dawtey Family History

Dawtey 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: Dawley, Dawsey, Hawley, Downey, Fawley, Darney, Dabney, Dewey, Dagley

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Where is the Dawtey family from?

You can see how Dawtey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawtey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dawtey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dawtey families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dawtey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dawtey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dawtey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawtey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dawtey. 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 Dawtey. For the veterans among your Dawtey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawtey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawtey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dawtey

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