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Dawyd Family History

Dawyd 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: David, Day, Daw, Davy, Dowd, Dawn, Awad, Dawdy, Dady, Daoud

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Dawyd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawyd 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dawyd. 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 Dawyd. For the veterans among your Dawyd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawyd lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Dawyd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dawyd in 1970 was 55, and 79 in 1998.

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