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Dawa Family History

Dawa 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: Dana, Daw, Sawa, Dada, Dawn, Dara, Data, Bawa, Daza, Dawe

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Where is the Dawa family from?

You can see how Dawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dawa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dawa family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dawa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dawa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dawa. 100% of Dawa men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Dawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawa 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Dawa. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dawa. For the veterans among your Dawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Dawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dawa in 1973 was 70, and 94 in 1996.

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