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Dakshaw Family History

Dakshaw 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: Deshaw, Bagshaw, Ramshaw, Capshaw, Bashaw, Warshaw, Dashnaw, Latshaw

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Where is the Dakshaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dakshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dakshaw. 100% of Dakshaw 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dakshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakshaw 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dakshaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Dakshaw. For the veterans among your Dakshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakshaw lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Dakshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dakshaw in 1982 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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