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Daab Family History

Daab 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: Drab, Naab, Baab, Haab, Saab, Daub, Diab, Dabb, Raab, Dean

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Where is the Daab family from?

You can see how Daab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daab family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 43 Daab families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Daab's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Daab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daab. 15% of Daab men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Daab women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daab were Barber and Saleslady. .

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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
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daab 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Daab. 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 323 military records available for the last name Daab. For the veterans among your Daab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daab lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Daab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Daab in 1952 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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