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Daou Family History

Daou 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: Dau, Daoud, Dao, Bao, Zhou, Abu, You, Cao, Day, Don

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Where is the Daou family from?

You can see how Daou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daou family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Daou families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daou's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Daou families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daou ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Daou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daou 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Daou. 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 1 military records available for the last name Daou. For the veterans among your Daou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daou lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Daou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Daou in 1971 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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