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Dakinson Family History

Dakinson Name 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: Makinson, Davidson, Kinson, Parkinson, Adkinson, Hakanson, Dickinson

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Where is the Dakinson family from?

You can see how Dakinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dakinson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dakinson families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Dakinson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dakinson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dakinson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dakinson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Dakinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakinson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dakinson. 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 Dakinson. For the veterans among your Dakinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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