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Daul Name Meaning

German:: nickname perhaps for a tall thin person from Middle Low German dūle ‘reed cattail’. It is also found in France (Alsace). Compare Dole variant of Dau

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gaul, Dall, Daus, Daum, Daub, Faul, Saul, Aul, Maul, Taub

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Where is the Daul family from?

You can see how Daul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Daul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 66 Daul families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Daul's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Daul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daul. 23% of Daul men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Daul women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daul were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Daul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daul 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daul. 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 526 military records available for the last name Daul. For the veterans among your Daul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daul lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Daul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Daul in 1948 was 53, and 52 in 2004.

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